Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service?

My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service a few days before and I wonder if the filter...

Why does the reliable BMW 6 Series only get three stars under your ratings system?

I am looking to upgrade from my BMW E46 330i to either a BMW 645i (E63 - 2004) or a BMW 325i coupe (E92 - 2007). You rate the 3 Series with five stars yet it has a lot wrong under "What's Bad" whereas...

Should I buy a BMW M3 convertible or a Jaguar XK8 Coupe?

I am running a 105,000 mile 2001 Saab 9-3 convertible, worth about £2500, I guess. I fancy an XK8 Coupe. But can I get one with a sunroof? Or do I get another 4-seater convertible, which would be more...

Should I get Supagard paint protection with my new BMW X3?

I have been a customer of BMW garage for approximately 35 years, purchasing in the main 1 to 3-year-old cars. I have now decided to buy a new model X3 and would like your advice on the following. On the...

Can I reject a car over damage and mismatched tyres?

My 2013 BMW 33-D Touring was delivered in August. Upon delivery, I noticed that the car had bodywork damage, which the supplying dealer has repaired. I have now noticed that the on the nearside, the front...

Company car options - Mercedes or BMW?

I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit) or BMW 520/525D M Sport. I’ll do 30,000 miles a...

Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch?

I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because the computer did not work properly and then drove...

Would you recommend Terraclean performance tuning for my BMW 118d?

I am considering trying Terraclean performance tuning on my BMW 118d, in the hope of improving emissions and improving performance by removing engine carbon deposits. Do you know if such a treatment is...

Is French SP95-10 fuel ok to use in my BMW 3 Series?

Having just returned from two weeks driving in France I discovered that the normal 95 octane petrol is being replaced by SP95-10, which I understand contains 10 per cent bioethanol and is cheaper. I drive...

I would like to buy a new BMW 520 - should I get a petrol or diesel version?

It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven miles, with very occasional longer trips. The dealer...