Smokey start up in my BMW - why?

There's always lots of smoke (blue/white) on a cold start up, once warm it disappears completely. Any ideas?

AdBlue in a BMW X5

My BMW X5 is equiped with an AdBlue tank. I have only done 5000 miles in three months and the indication message has come on to refill the AdBlue tank. This seems like a very high usage ? Can you refill...

Replacement for an Audi A8L?

I'm doing some part time driving for a disabled business woman. She currently uses an Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro. The lease on this car is up in March and Audi have already been in touch, suggesting that there...

Replacing a van with a 4x4

I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate properties, so I need a large capacity. I do...

Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine

Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. I can't pay this at the moment, so I am without the...

Failure of engine on BMW 320i

My wife's BMW 320i SE Touring was bought new in 2006 from Cooper Wimbledon. She does about 5,000 miles a year and to date it has done 49,000miles. It has been regularly serviced by BMW. Earlier this year...

Which SUV to buy?

I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have seen so many, I am more confused than ever on which...

Used car dealerships - what are my warranty rights?

I bought a car from Car Giant that has had several issues. I have asked for a written copy or verbal definition of the Car giant aftersales warranty or guarantee but was told that they don’t have one...

Replacement for MINI Cooper S

My wife bought a new MINI Cooper S in 2004, she has now done just over 30,000 miles and likes the still funky look of the car, but she now has arthritis in her hands and finds changing gear, particularly...

New BMW X1 fixed service contract and first oil change

I'm getting a new BMX X1 xDrive 20i. My mileage is 8,000 a year, minimum journey 10 miles from cold. Is the BMW service inclusive worthwhile and should I have oil changed before it's one year old? Is V-power...