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Thousands of Basingstoke residents face the same arithmetic every year: another rail fare increase, or the freedom of the road? We take a clear-eyed look at what a BMW 3 Series really costs as a London commuter car — and what it gives back.
Narrow Victorian terraces, a congested A339 and a parking free-for-all at the gates — the school run in Basingstoke asks more of a family car than most motorway journeys ever will. We put the BMW range through its paces against the daily grind of local parenting.
Two members of the Harwoods Basingstoke team recently travelled to Munich and Dingolfing to see where BMWs are born. Here's what a day on the production line taught us about the cars parked outside our Hampshire showroom — and why it matters when you're choosing your next vehicle.
From the moment you enquire to the moment you drive away, a remarkable amount of work happens behind the scenes. Here's an honest look at what goes into every BMW sold at our Basingstoke centre.
From the A33 to the chalk lanes of North Hampshire, this county throws a bit of everything at a car. We look at why BMW's chassis philosophy feels so at home here, and which models in the current range suit local roads best.
With new car prices climbing and depreciation biting hardest in the first three years, the case for an Approved Used BMW has rarely been stronger. We break down the numbers, the warranties, and what to look for when viewing a second-hand BMW in Hampshire.