Should the brakes wear so soon?

What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is 10,800 of which I have covered 3600. Did not use car...

Should I buy an ex-Olympic fleet BMW?

I noticed this week a selection of ex-Olympic BMWs has gone on sale at dealers. They seem to be mostly 520d EDs and a few 318d Tourings. I was looking at the 5-Series in particular and prices are dirt...

Which medium-sized car should we trade in our S-Class Mercedes and Volkswagen Polo for?

My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover approx 4000 miles. We have no kids. Our cars at present...

What to replace a BMW 3 Series with?

I LOVE my 2009 BMW 318 saloon but it just isn't practical so sadly has to go. The seats don't even fold down! We use my partners Kia Picanto as the practical car! I want to replace it with something...

Where can I get a replacement BMW key?

I have lost my BMW 118d car keys - what is the cheapest reliable source for replacements?

Is tyre sealant any good?

Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change engine oil every 10K and change the autobox...

Which large four-door car is suitable for towing a caravan?

I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car, preferably an automatic but diesel or petrol does...

Should I buy the Audi A3 Sportback or the BMW 320d?

My company car list has arrived and, having looked at the options available, this is where I am. A new Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI - the MPG is 70+ (claimed) and I only have to put £40p/m to it from my own...

Buying used car

Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good car for everyday driving and long journeys for...

Should I buy an ex-Olympic fleet BMW 320d?

I am seriously considering the purchase of a high spec BMW 320d auto saloon F30. The car is eight months old, has covered 1300 miles and is an ex-Olympic fleet car. Assuming that the 1300 miles will have...