Confused about which car to buy - can you help?

I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened five times. I value comfort, smooth ride, luxury...

Which car to replace my BMW 3 Series?

I need to replace my company BMW 3 Series soon and I now need a car that can take a large and growing dog. The cars I am interested in are the X3 18d SE, Audi Q3 Sportline, the Mazda CX-7 Sport, or for...

Which used automatic for £7000?

I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below. Would you please help me decide? Options in...

My BMW 635d smells unpleasant - is this the DPF regenerating?

My 3-year-old BMW 635d occasionally produces an unpleasant smell from underneath. This can best be described as being like 'burning rubber' or 'dead mouse'. It is the only problem with an otherwise perfect...

Should I specify X-drive four-wheel drive on my new BMW 320d?

I am about to order a new BMW F30 320d auto Touring and am seriously thinking on including their new four-wheel drive system. BMW advises me it drives by the rear wheels and kicks in when the front start...

How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums?

I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old. I have just turned 22 and have been in a...

Which used cabriolet?

I would like to buy a second hand four-seat automatic with a hard top folding roof. I'd like heated seats. My budget price is around £15,000 and I do about 6000 miles a year.

Do new BMWs have security flaws?

Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently the MO is to break the drivers window, plug into the...

What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW?

I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback, either diesel or petrol. Having had 10 BMWs on the...

What is causing signal interference with my BMW 5 Series' radio?

My 2004 BMW 5 Series Touring, has suddenly developed interference on the radio, especially on medium and long wave, but not on FM. I understand that the aerial is in the rear window, but whether the heated...