In HJ recently.....says it all, really.

talaipwros · April 28, 2020

sorry guys, I couldn't stop loughing with this one

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Why does my new car veer off course if I go onto the raised white lines?

I have a brand new BMW X5. I got a big fright when, at around 60mph, on a dual carriageway the steering wheel was suddenly jerked out of my hands. It felt like the wheels were stuck in rail tracks and I had to wrestle the car back into my lane. I finally worked out the car does this, without warning, if the wheels go onto raised white lines, or the "join" line on the tarmac. The dealership is currently closed. I will not drive the car until this is resolved. Is this an issue you have come across before? I would appreciate your advice.

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This will be the activation of the Lane Change Departure warning system - it's designed prevent the car from drifting out of its lane on the motorway. You can switch it off or lessen the impact via the BMW iDrive controller. The owner's manual will also show you how to do this

oh dear

Paul Brooksbank · April 28, 2020

On 4/20/2020 at 1:55 PM, Barry14UK said:

Bentley much further down along it's depreciation curve and look at the craftsmanship that's gone into the Bentley.

Barry, I hate to tell you this, but I live a mile and a half from the factory and there's no craftsmanship these days. Their leather work isn't as straight as Toyota or Lexus, or even Hyundia. Everything on them is Audi, even the window switches. Now, I know Lexus and Toyota share parts, but they don't have starting prices of circa 150K.