How much should a new BMW heater matrix cost?

A BMW dealer has quoted £1200 to have the heater matrix replaced on our 320i Touring, as it only heats the passenger side of the car. Is this excessive and if so can you suggest where might be good to...

Need a compact auto - what do you recommend?

I am thinking about changing my new shape BMW 116i. I want an auto that is not as low to get into, but still has some go in it. Any ideas?

Vegan car buyer - can you get luxury without leather?

I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed with the boot space (too much height, flat space...

Does the BMW 5 Series suffer from air con problems?

I'm looking to buy a nearly new BMW 5 series (2014 plate) but after looking at the BMW forums there seems to be a problem with air con condensers. According to the forums there are hundreds on back order...

Will performance fuels fix my car's misfire?

My BMW 3 Series Touring sometimes misfires and starts jerking (kangaroo style), on a trailing/light throttle about 1500rpm as though its in too high a gear when its not. BMW have queried what fuel I...

My manufacturer warranty is void - what can I do?

Last week I took my BMW 1 Series to my local dealer to fix a fault with the USB connector. The car is less than two years old and has covered just 5500 miles. When examining the car the dealer found excessive...

BMW 1 Series ran low on fuel and now won't start

I have a BMW 116i which I purchased this year (2005 reg) with a one lady owner and a full BMW service history. Unfortunately I ran low on petrol recently and as I approached the garage the car started...

Can you get a luxury family estate for £7k?

My son wants a low VED, efficient, reliable family estate car for less than £7000. His wife wants an automatic box and high/luxury spec. Can you help them meet these apparently conflicting criteria with...

Buying new BMW 3 Series - any advice?

I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series diesel automatic, but I am a bit concerned about the long term reliability. I would ideally like to keep it for five years and would run up 100,000 miles in that...

BMW 3 Series - why has the engine light come on?

My 2010 BMW 3 Series diesel has done just over 30,000 miles and the engine function light (Orange) is displayed intermittently. My Independent Garage has run a full diagnostic test and is not really sure...