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BMW E61 535d Sport Touring Review

On first driving the 2005 E61 BMW 535D M Sport Touring, your senses are deceived, especially after being used to petrol driven BMWs. The performance seemed to be lacking the edge that was expected. However, through continued use, you soon come to realise ... Read >

Converting BMW Angel Eyes from Halogen to LED

BMW have been fitting Angel Eye lights to some models for over 10 years now. They are simply light rings around the outside of the headlamp which can be switched on independently of the headlight itself. They replace the more conventional side lamp. Angel... Read >

How to Recognise Quality Replacement BMW Floor Mats

Before too long, the floor mats in your BMW will need to be replaced. Normal day to day wear and tear will take its toll, causing worn patches or even holes. Usually, the drivers mat is the first to go and often, it is the only mat to show signs of wear... Read >

How to Replace BMW Wheel Badges

The badges in the centre of BMW wheels have a hard life being so close to the road surface. After a time, they will start to look tired. The clear surface lacquer may start to lift and the badges will need replacing from time to time. Depending upon ... Read >

How to Remove a BMW Gear Knob

The question I have been asked most consistently by my customers over the years is "how do I remove my original BMW gear knob?". The question is almost always asked about original BMW gear knobs for manual transmission BMWs made from 1982 up to the pre... Read >

BMW Blinds Versus Window Tinting

The summer is almost here again and its now the time that BMW owners are starting to think about keeping their little ones cool in the back of their BMW. Whilst air conditioning does this quite well, there is still the issue of how to prevent the harmf... Read >

BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M - SUVs with M Power? Surely Not!

At my visit to the last Frankfurt Motorshow, I was able to view the new X5M and X6M up close. The standard X5 and X6 are both stunning off-roaders but when BMW have worked their magic on them and produced an M version, they really are something special. ... Read >

BMW Chrome Accessories - The Truth

Similar to M badges, there are many myths surrounding chrome accessories for BMWs. Probably the most common myth is that a product described as chrome is made from metal. Chrome accessories can be categorised into four main groups: * Chrome on metal... Read >