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Installing a dashcam in your BMW: power, placement and privacy
A dashcam can protect you after an accident or when your car is damaged while parked. Where to mount a BMW dashcam, power options, parking mode, protecting the battery, BMW Drive Recorder and privacy rules.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readHow to import a BMW from Germany: a step-by-step guide
Germany has one of the largest used BMW markets in Europe. How to import a BMW from Germany: finding the car, checking history, inspections, payment, export plates, transport, customs and registration.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readHow to sell your BMW for the best price: preparation and safe selling
Selling a BMW well takes preparation. How to sell your BMW for the best price: preparing the car, documents, photos, pricing, private sale or trade-in, safe payment and removing personal data.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW S65 engine explained: the V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3
The BMW S65 is the high-revving V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3. How it is built, its link with the V10, power outputs, the GTS version, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW i5 M60 explained: the electric M Performance 5 Series
The BMW i5 M60 is the electric M Performance version of the 5 Series. Its two motors, power, performance, range, charging, comfort, the Touring and how it compares with the M550i and M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW 135i buying guide: the E82 and E88 with N54 or N55
The BMW 135i is a compact coupé or convertible with a turbo straight-six. This buying guide covers the E82 and E88, N54 vs N55, gearboxes, known issues, tuned cars and the checks to make.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW 335i buying guide: the E90, E92 and E93 with N54 or N55
The BMW 335i made turbo straight-six power popular in the 3 Series. This buying guide covers the E90, E92 and E93, N54 vs N55, xDrive, known issues, tuned cars and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E46 330Ci buying guide: the straight-six coupé modern classic
The E46 330Ci is a straight-six coupé with timeless design and great balance. This buying guide covers the M54 engine, gearboxes, known issues such as cooling, CCV and DISA, rust and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Comfort Access explained: keyless entry, the boot and security
BMW Comfort Access lets you open and start your car without using the key. How it works, hands-free boot opening, Digital Key, the security risks of keyless systems and how to protect your car.
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