Should I change the runflats for conventional tyres on my 3 Series Tourer?

Do you think it would be worthwhile spending about £300 for normal type tyres to replace the current run-flat equivalents on a BMW 3 Series Tourer in an endeavour to obtain a softer ride? We are now in...

Which luxury estate car?

I am looking to buy an Audi A4 or A6 Avant, or a BMW 3 or 5 Series Touring. I wondered if you had a strong opinions which is the best value for money and most practical? I have a 1 yr old son and am looking...

Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04'

I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance & driving style perspective. To date it...

Replacing a 530d - what with?

I would like advice on replacing a BMW 530D Tourer. The car has had everything replaced but still fails - it is presently being repaired for lost steering (crankshaft damper), so it is time to change....

Fuel economy drop on my 3 Series - why?

I have owned an 07 BMW 320D Sport Tourer Auto from new. Until last Autumn, I was averaging 37mpg. This has fallen over the winter to 24mpg in town and 34mpg on open road. There are no significant indications...

BMW has a steering lock fault - can I claim the cost?

I have owned an 07 BMW E91 since new. It is now 6 years old and has done 34000 miles. A red steering lock light has come up on the dashboard, although the steering lock is working fine. I have taken it...

BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly?

I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light after 8500 motorway (very sensibly driven) miles...

BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Auto engine choice

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Automatic so it'll have around 50,000+ miles on it. I won't be towing, I do about 10,000 miles per year, mixture of town and motorway. In terms...

Replacing a V70 with something sportier

I have had a Volvo V70 D5 AWD from new and after 8 years it has now done more than 170,000 miles. I would now like something sportier for about £15,000 plus trade in but as I live down a bumpy track a...

Misrepresentation of a car on website

I recently bought a 2009 BMW 3 Series Touring from The Car Shop in Northampton. I saw the car advertised on Auto Trader's website and then checked the car out on their own site. In the ad they state that...