Which wheels and tyres can I fit to my BMW 318i to improve the ride comfort and noise?

My May 2011 BMW 318i SE came on 17-inch wheels and 45 profile Bridgestone tyres. The ride is hard and the tyres noisy. What might I consider to improve things without affecting the stability of the car?...

Will an oil change void my BMW warranty?

I recently had an oil change carried out on my 2008 diesel BMW 3 Series by a non-franchised garage. I have a BMW warranty that I pay for on a monthly basis, but I have discovered AFTER the oil service...

BMW wheel corrosion

I noticed the alloy wheels on my BMW E91 320d have corroded three years and three months after I bought the car from new. The wheels have been well looked after and the car has only done 35000 miles. BMW...

Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements?

For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about 25,000 miles per year and have a family with three...

Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use?

Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s. Until now we have retained our two cars, a 1999 BMW...

Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys?

My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well) for use by her and husband and three young children...

Why is the 2.8i BMW Z4 £9000 more expensive than the 2.0i?

I recently purchased a very low mileage 5-month-old BMW Z4 2.0i M Roadster Auto from a BMW dealership for £23,000 which I thought was good value. However I find it a little underpowered and wish to perhaps...

What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio?

We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation. We currently drive a 2003 Clio Billabong and have...

Is a faulty battery preventing the stop-start feature from working on my BMW 118d?

I have a December 2007 BMW 118d ED with stop-start and the other associated bells and whistles. This feature has not worked for about nine months. My BMW dealer thinks it might be a poor battery, and suggests...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for carrying items to mainland Europe?

We require a 4x4 (either permanent or selectable) to carry household and other items to and from mainland Europe. New or secondhand. Our mileage is around 15,000 per annum, mainly longer journeys, and...