Advice & repair

Practical checklists for buying, caring for and preparing your car. Engine-specific work always needs the right documentation.

Before buying a BMW: check the history, not just the shine

A practical first-viewing checklist for a used car. Keep your findings and take unresolved questions to an independent specialist.

What to record after every job so you do not have to search old messages a year later.

A few checks before departure help you spot issues early and remember the essentials.