Caroline Cornell

Thank you Grey Dog - I will get started. I got the car in 2019 so,out of warranty but a gear box should not go. Also, it’s the no service history that gets me. I’ll let you know how I get on. If you hear of anyone else with this prob could you let me know please?

Hi - it is an automatic 218i petrol, rag top. It has done 47000 miles and suddenly stopped going into reverse. Took it into local BMW agent who said that there was swarf in the gear box oil so have out it back together and now it is immobile and will not now reverse at all. I’m hoping to get a specialist company to go in and collect it and repair it. So very expensive but there is not an option. The specialist gear box shop has several 2 series in with the same problem., which is interesting. I am bitterly disappointed with Peter Vardy, Edinburgh and their attitude. This was sold as an approved used BMW but with Jon service history which we didn’t find out about until recently!

My 2 series BMW’’s gear box has gone. It is now going to cost a lot to out right. I am stunned as it is a 2016 model with 470000miles on the clock. Any opinions or advice?