How to fix fault windscreen washers?

The windscreen washer jets on my BMW 3 Series only put water onto lower part of windscreen (until last week they worked perfectly but have gradually failed to put water to the top of the screen). The rear...

BMW 3 Series timing chain

I have a BMW 320d with 132k miles and have just been told that the timing chain will need replacement. It will cost €1500. If I get it done and change the oil every 10k am I likely to get another 130k...

Buying new from Europe

Is the price of a new BMW X1 purchased in Belgium or Germany lower than UK now the Euro is cheaper for UK buyers please? I assume that there will be few discounts available on this new model here in UK?...

Luxury diesel coupe or saloon for up to £10k?

I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we are looking for a classy, long distance cruiser...

Buying an executive car

I have been very tempted by some deals on the BMW 520d and Mercedes E220. Would I have any diesel problems on a two year lease? Or should I get a Lexus IS/CT?

Legal claim against well-known fault

My BMW 5 Series broke down last and was eventually recovered. I operate as a Private Hire Chauffeur so my vehicle is my livelihood. The problem is a snapped top timing chain, which I have found out by...

BMW downsizing tyre rim size

Living in rural N Yorkshire, on your recommendation I fitted a full set of Michelin Alpins on my BMW 330i which I leave on all year round. They have proved to be exceptionally good in all circumstances,...

Petrol car with torquey engine

Having always had diesel cars I worry about losing performance by way of reduced torque with an equivalent sized petrol engine. I have a BMW 420d xDrive. I want a petrol engined car that has good performance...

New car for someone with back problems

Since 1995 I have bought Japanese cars - totally reliable. My wife has a bad back and difficulty getting in/out of a "high car" - "low cars" equally bad.Fpr £30k what do you recommend? We want a petrol...

fuel grades

I use Shell Nitro unleaded in my M4, what is the equivalent grade for Esso, BP and Texaco please (on the assumption that I cannot find a Shell station)?