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How long should a driveshaft last on a BMW 1 Series? 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 118d in June 2014. The last MoT (June 2016) needed two rear tyres and I was told by the garage that the front tyres would soon need changing.... -
What's the best sports car for £5000? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am approaching 60 and am considering semi-retirement. I want to purchase a convertible sports car for weekends and touring into Europe – I have £5000... -
Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the... -
Do runflat tyres normally shred within a few miles when being run at low pressure? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a bad experience with runflat tyres as a passenger in a friend's 2009 BMW 525 diesel. After the message saying 'check pressures', all tyres... -
Age or mileage? 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Which is better - 08/09 BMW 320 diesel auto with 100,000 miles for £8-10,000and fsh or a 06/07 320 diesel auto with 50,000 miles for the same amount from... -
Can I warranty claim for a cracked windscreen? 8 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW X1 MSport 25e which I bought in September 2023 - so the car is still under two years old with about 14K miles on the clock. I have suddenly... -
Are batteries wear and tear items? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 20 plate BMW 330e in July 2023 from Motorpoint. Upon purchasing the car I opted for the additional warranty, and cited that I wanted to be... -
What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats... -
Is my BMW with Comfort Access vulnerable to keyless theft? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
With all the recent publicity about the theft of modern keyless vehicles via the use of relays could you please qualify a question I find difficult to... -
We bought a faulty 2006 BMW X3 - does the dealer need to refund us if he won't fix it? 12 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2006 BMW X3 six weeks ago. It recently lost power while my wife was driving and it whines when accelerating. I called the dealership where... -
Why have prices of the MGF plummeted? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they... -
What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I... -
BMW 320d cutting out 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Picked up a 320d SE 2007 (07) yesterday, anyway today it's started causing me problems, obviously I've phoned up the garage, they've given me a car whilst... -
Setting sale 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently enquired about a BMW 635csi Highline for sale in Liverpool. I have been in contact with the seller about the car and have asked him any problems... -
I sold my BMW and it broke down on the new owner. What's the likelihood of being sued? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I sold my car to a really nice guy who drove it round the block. I suggested going further to "open it up a bit" and he went a little more, but not far.... -
Inner sense 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
One month after the 3 year warranty expired on my wife's MINI Cooper S, and after 13,000 miles three warning lights appeared on the console. The manual... -
No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service.... -
When do you start paying the £40,000 premium tax? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2022 BMW 840i which attracted the extra car tax for 5 years. On the document it states that the extra tax will be charged for 5 years from... -
Can I mix runflat and non-runflat tyres? 18 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
The front tyres on my 2022 BMW 118i will soon need replacing (225/40 R18 Y XL). Does anyone make all season run flat tyres and would be it ok just to have...

