My BMW has the wrong seats - what can I do?

I bought a BMW 520d from Halliwell-Jones and have found the front seats do not have lumbar support. The BMW and dealer websites describe the car as having part electric seats as standard. The handbook...

BMW 218d and 220d - what's the difference?

What is the difference between the BMW 218d and the 220d? Is it just the engine mapping? Can't they both be remapped to run the same power?

Can I fit runflats to my BMW 1 Series?

I have recently purchased a BMW 118d cabriolet on sensible 16-inch wheels with 205 55 16 tyres. These are not run flats but I do not trust the tyre repair and inflation kit to work and know that you have...

BMW X1 - when should I change the oil?

My local BMW garage tells me I will not need to change the oil in the X1 for two years. Is this correct?

Buying a BMW 435i - auto or manual?

I drive a BMW 330i M Sport Coupe and love it. My next car will most likely be a 4 series, but sadly there is no equivalent 430i. Whilst the 428i performs well on paper (even faster than mine) I doubt it...

Can a get 5 Series with fabric seats?

I really do not like leather seats - the new BMW 5 series has fabric in the 520d Sports model - but these are sports seats. I do love the new 520d SE model - but it only comes with leather seating! Are...

Best two seater sports car for £8k?

My wife and I are planning a road trip through France, Switzerland and Italy. We want a two seater sports car to take us there in style. I am 6ft 4in which rules out some of the popular options. I want...

Best wheels and tyres for BMw 535d?

What are the right rim size and wheels to buy for my BMW 535d E60 for summer? I want to improve the ride and comfort.

Can you recommend a nearly new family hatch?

My wife has owned a Honda Jazz 1.4 from new for eight years and is looking for a replacement that is quieter, more comfortable and fuel efficient. The three contenders are the BMW 1 Series (petrol), Audi...

Buying a new car - BMW 3 Series or Audi A3?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Audi A4 Avant 3.0TDI black edition or the BMW 330 D X drive M Sport Tourer. Which car do you suggest I buy?