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BMW leather care: how to clean and protect your seats
Well-kept leather makes an older BMW feel new and keeps its value. How to clean and condition BMW leather safely, the different leather types and the mistakes to avoid.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 7 min readBMW M xDrive explained: how the all-wheel drive of M cars works
M xDrive gives BMW M cars the traction of all-wheel drive and the feel of rear-wheel drive. How the system works, what the three modes do and why it can switch to pure rear-wheel drive.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 M5 E39 · 6 min readBMW M5 E39 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E39 M5 is one of the most loved BMWs ever: a 400 hp V8 with a manual gearbox in an elegant saloon. What to check, the common problems and how to find a good one.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M4 G82 vs M4 F82: which M4 is right for you?
The first M4 or the second? An honest comparison of the F82 and G82 M4: engines, gearboxes, all-wheel drive, design, technology and what each one is like to own.
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BMW run-flat tyres: pros, cons and what you need to know
Many BMWs leave the factory on run-flat tyres. How they work, how far you can drive on a puncture, the honest pros and cons and what to think about before you switch.
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BMW Condition Based Service (CBS) explained
Modern BMWs decide themselves when they need a service. How Condition Based Service works, what each symbol means and why many enthusiasts service their car earlier than CBS suggests.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW engine codes explained: how to read S85, N55 and B58
S85B50, N55B30, B58B30: BMW engine codes look cryptic, but they follow a clear system. How to read them, what each part means and the most important BMW engines by code.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW chassis codes explained: E, F, G and U series
E30, F10, G20, U11: BMW fans talk in chassis codes. What the letters mean, how the system developed, why every body style has its own number and how to find your car's code.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW M vs M Performance vs M Sport: what is the difference?
M3, M340i or 330i M Sport? All three wear M badges, but they are very different cars. A clear explanation of BMW M, M Performance and M Sport, and which one is right for you.
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