Thanks, was thinking of calling my local BMW specialist tomorrow as I've only got standard odb readers. They did do a gearbox software update for...
Ok, new battery been on a week or so but hasn't made any difference. No fault codes are stored. Sometimes the car starts without the icon...
Thanks , will have an investigation
Just changed my e39 original battery today on an 02 plate. Went to BMW for the new one and at 90 quid didn't think it was a bad price! It was...
Hi guys Gearbox fault light came on tonight! Only had to make a few short trips bit each time has to quickly restart the car in order to get...
Could try c3bmw if you want prices listed. Cotswold service is excellent though
Just an update which might help someone in future. Unfortunately I'm having to return the twin electrics kit from BMW. Some of the core...
The acual figure on the dash last night when I drove it said 20.7mpg avg. 80-90% urban though and neither of us have a light foot! Sounds like...
I'm not that bad, it was yellow. It rarely comes on with driving TBH but quite often after a drive it gives the yellow warning. After I got back...
I may have answered my own question... Had to change a bulb on the car tonight so did some digging where I ran the loom, it seems there is a 3 pin...
Hi all, Been chatting a little to Cotswold about this but thought I'd post here for future reference. I fitted the Westfalia detachable on my...
I wonder if more people are leasing partly due to the worry of repair costs on used cars. Even my mechanic drives an Audi Q5 on lease as he won't...
Love how different this is to the list on page 1 :). I think this model Polo are really solid. Had to fix a broken boot release for a friend on...
Or for a cheapy get an Ignis Sport ( I'm biased) or Jimny for the farm track. Or what about a Murano as the family wagon?
FWIW I was going to suggest a Forrester (standard PH answer) or a yeti. Both appeal to me for some reason! Depends if you need ground...
Rare as hens teeth though! I nearly bought one before the 530i but something didn't sit right.
www.carparts4less.co.uk is indeed the same as ECP and usually ECP discount price all the time!
Not sure about the epads but my Textars are excellent. I've had so many different brands of pads that have been noisy in the past that I'll...
Your station car budget is as much as I've ever spent on a car! My mechanic thinks that era x3 was poor compared to the competition at the time.
This is mine but the PIC is from 3 and a half years ago! It's the family bus so doesn't get enough attention but has been perfect for us since...