Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series?

I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously my income will be reduced and I am a little concerned...

BMW X3 - is it possible to upgrade the radio?

I have just bought a used BMW X3 and it has come with the base level radio system with iDrive and no sat nav. What are my options for upgrading the system so that I can get sat nav and possibly DAB/Bluetooth?

BMW 318d N47 engine failure

I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of the cost of parts which brings an £11400 estimate...

BMW 3 Series need new brakes after 25k miles - Is this normal?

I'm being told by my local BMW dealer that after 25,000 miles both the disc and pads need to replaced on my 3 Series (335). This is because of supposed pitting and surface corrosion on the discs. I feel...

Bought a car with dangerous tyres - Can I sue?

I bought a two year old BMW 640d Gran Coupe from a main dealer four weeks ago. During a routine inspection at another BMW dealership today it was pointed out that the front tyres were badly worn, one...

A new car for twins...

We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking, and mileage is currently 7000 miles a year; as such...

BMW X3 - which wheel size is best for ride comfort ?

I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old BMW X3. However, I've noticed that lots of the cars have 19-inch wheels. Is this a no-no when it comes to ride quality? I've driven an SE with standard 17-inch wheels...

Which diesel gives the best real world economy?

I want to buy a car with good real world fuel economy. I quite like the Mazda 6, Skoda Octavia and BMW 3 Series xDrive. Which would you recommend?

BMW 2 Series dual mass flywheel failure

I bought a new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in March 2015. Now, nine months later and 5500 miles, the clutch/dual mass flywheel has failed. The deaker has blamed my driving style. I replied that my wife...

Buy ex company BMW 320D SE touring, or go for a new company car?

My company car BMW 320D SE touring (2013 Model, with ~ 85,000 miles) is coming up to the end of its lease. I have to choose a new company car, but I could in theory buy the current car. It has had a relatively...