Jaguar XE or BMW 4 Series - which will be the most reliable?

I'm considering buying a petrol sports saloon and am thinking of either a Jaguar XE or a BMW 4 Series. I plan to keep the car for a long time, 10 years plus, but have some concerns on the reliability of...

Buying a new BMW 3 Series - can you help?

Can you please offer your guidance to assist me with decision for purchase of a new BMW 3 Series 320i Sport Auto or Audi A4 2.0 TSFI Sport Auto. Both are similar for purchase cost. I need your help to...

BMW 3 / 5 series OR Audi A4 / A6

HI there, Two questions: 1) I'm after a great estate car, should I go with the Bmw 320d SE or the Audi A4 Avant? 2) On my company car allowance I could get a bmw 320d SE but for an extra £150 a month...

Screen washers on BMW X1 not working

I followed your tip to clear blockage with hose. I heard a bang from the drivers side wing and washers still only throw out a few dribbles of water. Have I wrecked the tank, or should I go ahead and pull...

Which family estate is the most reliable - Ford or BMW?

I am an expat returning to the UK in a few months and need to buy a large car for my wife that we will keep for about two years. I have approx £10,000 cash to spend. It will need to do a long motorway...

Excessive road noise on BMW X1 - how can I fix it?

I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with non-runflat Bridgestone Turanza tyres. The BMW dealer...

Which sports coupe is best?

I am looking to buy a usedcar. At the moment I am stuck between the BMW Z4, Toyota GT86 and Audi TT. All will be 2013-2011 plates, I'm a young man and I don't travel long distances particularly. Any advice...

Which used executive car should I buy for £13k?

My Volkswagen Passat Sport 1.9 TDI with 296,000 miles has been written off by a chap who jumped a red light. So I need a replacement with the following : Good Economy Relatively fast under 10 secs 0-62mph Spacious Reliable Cheap...

Turbo failure on BMW E90 320d - Should I ask BMW to pay?

BMW Diagnostics has thrown up a Turbo failure on my BMW 320D registered in 2010 - cost to replace £1552. Current mileage is just under 50,000 and I regularly use the car for long trips. Do I accept this...

Changing a battery on a 3 Series - Do I have to use an approved battery?

The battery on my 2007 BMW 325i is no longer holding a charge properly. With previous cars I've changed the battery myself. However having looked at various forums it seems the car may need re-programming...