What's the quietest SUV?

I am interested in buying an SUV. Which one would you consider to be the quietest? The BMW X1 looks good but I have read reviews that say the car suffers from high levels of tyre noise.

BMW 320i - belt or chain?

I'm looking at buying a 2009 BMW 320i ES saloon, it’s an auto with a full service history. I just have a couple of questions: Does it have folding rear seats? Does it have a cam belt or timing chain? I’ve...

Buying a new coupe - Audi TT or BMW 4 Series?

I want to buy a new diesel coupe. It must be exciting to drive, automatic and four-wheel drive. Also handy if I could get my golf clubs and trolley in the back. I quite like the Audi TT and 4 Series -...

What's the best car for a growing family?

My wife and I are expecting our first child and we currently a 2015 BMW 420d Coupe. The BMW is on a two year lease PCP ending June 2017. My two questions are 1. What would you recommend as a replacement? 2....

Problem with used car bought privately - what are my rights?

My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid for a background check and everything seemed fine,...

Buying used executive car - 5 Series or XF?

I am looking to upgrade from my diesel Ford Mondeo and a 2012 BMW 5 Series or 2011 Jaguar XF are favourites. I want a refined, comfortable cruiser, with decent oomph, to cover the 15-18000 miles a year...

DPF issues with BMW 520d

I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil. Is there a fix for this problem? Also the BMW...

BMW servicing - every one or two years?

I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?

Dual mass flywheel failure on BMW 3 Series

The dual-mass flywheel has failed on my BMW 3 Series. The car is just three and a half years old and has 29k on the clock. My local dealer tells me it will cost £2500 to repair and BMW 'may' pay something...

BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration

I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the car is cold, and for the first couple of miles, the...