BMW 2 Series Active Tourer problems

My BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is not two months old, but it has been blighted with problems. So far the dealer has investigated the collision warning camera/breaking warning three times but cannot solve...

BMW 530 diesel versus 520 diesel - go for the newer engine?

Congratulations on a great motoring column. I have a 520 manual diesel, which is 7 years old with 72,000 miles on the clock. Oil changes at 10,000 miles. No indications of the chain death rattle. Best...

2013 BMW 1/F20 N47 Diesel - what's wrong?

I have a 2013 BMW 116d. The timing chain was replaced under warranty roughy one year ago. The BMW garage has insisted that the new chain will not have the same problems as before, because they've installed...

Lexus IS250 or BMW 325i se?

Hi. I want to change by Fiesta Ecoboost for a very different type of car. I want a 6 cylinder petrol with an auto box. I've narrowed this down to a 2010 Lexus IS250 or a BMW 325i SE of the same age. Both...

Buying a new Motability car - what would you recommend?

I'm about to buy new Motability car and fancy a BMW X1. Which is better for everyday use and average/low mileage - The xDrive 25d M Sport automatic or xDrive 20i M Sport automatic.

DPF problems with BMW 1 Series

I have a 59 plate BMW 1 Series 118d. For the past few weeks the DPF light has been coming on after about 10 mins after driving. My local garage says the DPF is block and needs replacing. I asked if they...

Does my car have a DMF and will it need replacing?

I previously owned a BMW 530d manual whose Dual Mass Flywheel failed at around 90,000 miles. My current 530d has the (excellent) 8-speed auto box - does this mean that the car will not have a DMF?

Poor customer service from Hertz

I booked a Hertz Prestige BMW 2 Series Active Tourer several months in advance (the idea is that you get that type of car with leather seats etc) but I ended up being given a fairly basic Cactus. Hertz...

Need a comfortable and refined car for £25,000

I'm looking for a new car with excellent comfort and quiet running. A petrol engine and manual gearbox is preferred. I am considering either the new Skoda Superb or BMW 3 Series for about 17 to 25k via...

Replacing a Ford C-MAX - what should I get?

I am thinking of changing my 2007 Ford C-MAX with something new, which must be comfortable and capable of towing a small trailer. What do you suggest I look at?