Can we trust EV charging?

If EVs are going to become the norm, trustworthy chargers are required. Yesterday, I was charged for 17 Kwh of energy that was not transferred to my car. Monta took my money on behalf of Rolec, the owners...

Why does my car keep slipping out of 3rd gear?

I own a 2011 BMW 118d and recently the gearbox kicks me out of third gear but all gears are working fine with no issues. I am just wondering what it could be before I start spending money on unnecessary...

What's the best car for a family with two children?

My London-based son and his family need to replace their problematic Mazda CX-5 in a hurry. They need a car to accommodate their two small children and all that goes with them on a daily basis and holidays....

Should I service my car myself?

I own a 2020 BMW 320i Touring and have recently had a major service completed by my local main dealer. This service came up as due on the cars iDrive system along with a vehicle check service. The vehicle...

What's the best petrol automatic car to buy?

I may already have my ideal car, the Hyundai i10 torque converter auto and chain cam. Are there any new cars at a reasonable price that have torque converter auto and chain cam? I would accept a non-interference...

Can I fit run flat tyres to my BMW 1 Series?

BMW do not fit run flat tyres as standard on their BMW 128ti, or indeed even offer run flat as an option. As old school, I like to have some protection in the event of a puncture so would like to fit run...

Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels?

The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?

Can a MHEV be left for a month without starting ?

I have a BMW X3 MHEV Hybrid, 2021 model. I am planning to be away for 4 weeks. Is it okay to leave it on the drive unused for 4 weeks? Will it drain the battery?

My camera detector won't work when plugged into my USB port, is there a problem with it?

When I plug a Snooper into the cigar lighter it works well, but if I use the USB outlet the Snooper screen shows a large USB logo but doesn't work. Is this because of a lack of power or is there a problem...

My BMW broke down overseas and I'm being asked to pay for the repair labour, is this fair?

I own a 430d x drive and in October 2022 it failed in France. It was recovered to a BMW dealer in France and diagnosed as an EGR failure. BMW UK refused to help in any way so I had the car fixed by BMW...