Recent content by Richard_374542826

I have spoken to BMW Cooper Sevenoaks, who quoted me and talked me through the requirements. If I do not have the fan fitted and the engine overheats the warrenty will not cover it if the car has been towing a caravan. The tow bar does not need to be supplied and fitted by BMW but does require...

Thanks everyone for your comments. I will get back to BMW now. At the time they quoted me I was a bit shell shocked at the prices and hopefully i got it wrong, i'm not much of a mechanic. The increased trasmission cooler is something i have seen on other forums while investigating my situation...

I have just bought a 2009 BMW 520D Tourer auto. BMW require a more powerful transmission cooler to be installed before towing a caravan. Does anyone know if this is a bit extreme or if it is really required. The car will be fully loaded and the caravan weighhs 1400 kg. Will warning lights flash...