When the BMW 1 Series was launched back it 2004, it became the smallest and cheapest model to be manufactured by BMW.
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Inside Line: CES
Inside Line – BMW 1 Series to 2011
1. A problem that mainly affected 2007 models.
Inside Line: Autoelectro
No major issues – The starter fitted to Diesel models is a Heavy Duty Stop/Start unit and this does put greater load on the battery/charging system
Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the BMW 1-series (2004-2011 ):
Inside Line: Fahren
1 and 3 series cars built between 4 and 14 March 2006 can be susceptible to Brake servo failure, another VOSA recall.
Inside Line: Cambiare
Information for your pre 2011 BMW 1 Series is listed below:
iAuto UK starts independent garage franchise rollout
Independent garage franchise concept iAuto UK has opened
its second branch with plans to double the network by March this
year and offer dozens of locations by the end of 2015. Local MP
Lorely Burt and town Mayor Joe Tildesley opened the new garage in
Solihull this morning. It comes two years after the first location
was opened in Coventry and will be followed by franchises in
Croydon and Guildford this spring.
It’s all about the bling for T-Cut
A glittering £50,000 tin of T-Cut has been created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the colour-restoring scratch treatment
Created from 26,000 Swarovski crystals, which could pay havoc with even the most robust of paint finishes, the encrusted tin took 75 hours to piece together and has been insured for £50,000.
New travel adjusting LuK Repset built to last the distance
Schaeffler’s clutch division LuK has launched a new clutch repair solution aimed at commercial vehicles. The German giant has a high performance, long-life repair solution which is ideal for CVs doing high mileages and which are expected to be in service for a long period of time.
WENDY WILLIAMSON ANNOUNCED AS NEW IAAF CHIEF EXECUTIVE
It has quickly emerged that Wendy Williamson will be Brian Spratt’s successor at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). She has been named as the new Chief Executive, and will take over the reins from Spratt in July.