BMW 4 series Gran Coupe - which options?

I am sorely tempted to replace my ageing 5 series with the new 4 series Gran Coupe. Due to a lower annual mileage it'll be a petrol and probably the 420 as I'm not sure I could justify the 428 - unless...

Dealer warranty is not worth the paper it is written on - what are my options?

A couple of months ago I bought a used BMW 5 Series (2011) from a dealer. The car was sold with a warranty, which covers all suspension and parts. A month after I bought the car the rear suspension dropped...

When should I change the timing chain on a BMW 320d?

I am looking to buy a post-2011 BMW 320d with a full service history - every 10,000 miles. Can you tell me when the 320d needs it timing chain changed? I've found a car with 80,000 miles and I intend...

What should I exchange for my BMW 3 Series?

I have a 2011 BMW 3 Series convertible, manual, diesel, 30,000 on the clock. After, breaking my ankle (left), hip problems and being made redundant, I think it is time to exchange it for whatever value...

Is this used 5 Series a good buy?

Am seriously thinking of buying a BMW 520 SE automatic got £18,990 with 28,000 miles on the clock. My only problem is it's had two owners which seems a lot with only a low mileage on the clock. It has...

Which hot hatch?

I am looking to buy a hot hatch for under £20,000 used that must match four criteria: More than 200bhp, Traction control can be fully disengaged (car will be taken to trackdays), a towbar can be fitted...

When it the best time to perform an oil change?

You say that oil should be changed once per year or at 10,000 miles. Is it better to be changed before the winter in, say, October/November or in the Spring prior to summer, in April/ May?

BMW 1 Series - when should I get it serviced?

I have had a 2008 BMW 118 diesel SE for 14 months, However, I am worried because it has now been 20 months and more than 20 000 miles since the last service, yet the CBS indicator is still showing that...

Why does my BMW unlock itself?

I have had a 2011 BMW X1 for six months. In that time on three occasions I have found the car unlocked and all four electric windows open. Fortunately each time it was at my house. Any idea what's going...

Will a non-BMW service invalidate my warranty?

My BMW X1 is almost a year old, but is not due to have a service until May 2015. If I get my local garage to change oil and filter (BMW parts), will the warranty still be valid?