Brake caliper rust on BMW 5 Series

In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers (braking performance is fine). I mentioned this...

How to clear clouded headlights on a BMW Z4?

I have had responses from two garages how to clear clouded headlamps on a BMW Z4. The first offered to clean and polish the headlamps for £40 using wet and dry buffing and finish with some sort of spray...

BMW X3 boot won't open

I own a 2011 BMW X3. The car has developed a fault, which means I can't always open the boot. It can take several presses of the key fob to get it to release. What is the cause and is it a known problem?...

BMW 3 Series timing chain issues

I have a 2011 BMW 320i (N43 engine) with timing issue problem. I have been waiting for two days for the results of the investigation but O am told it will be expensive to fix. The car is out of warranty...

Selling a car - Do I have to declare an engine repair?

One month ago I took my BMW series 3 (petrol) for a routine service and MOT. They called me to say there were "issues" with the car. It transpires two pieces of metal fell into the engine when they removed...

Need a used car to tow a caravan

I need to replace my 11 year old Audi A4 2.0 diesel, which has given excellent service. I want a good driver's car that is compact and not an SUV. The car needs to weigh at least 1500kg as it will need...

PCP agreement - WIll I be charged extra for stone chips?

I own a BMW 4 Series. Next year my PCP agreement with BMW ends and I have been warned that I will be charged for wear and tear items, such as tiny stone chips on the bonnet. Is this correct? If so, should...

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV,depreciation

I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which I bought from new in 2015. I am thinking about changing to a BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer 218 diesel because residual values on the Mitsubishi seem to depreciate greater....

BMW M5 brake noise

Around 12 weeks ago I bought a used (2013) BMW M5. All was good for a week, then a nasty brake squeal developed. The dealership initially said it was down to new pads and they would bed in. However, five...

What's the best compact SUV?

I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help me choose a new SUV?