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Flat-tyre gets you nowhere 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 525d, which was supplied with runflat tyres as standard. I am not impressed with claims by the manufacturer that they are fitted for safety... -
Min condition 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have decided on a MINI Cooper. Hopefully fun, but more practical than a Mazda MX5. There are two or three 2005 to 2006 Electric Blue and Hyper Blue examples... -
Axle springer 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 BMW 320d (85,000 miles) has just been diagnosed as having two broken rear coil springs. I vaguely remember reading something in your Saturday Telegraph... -
A four-door-ble 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'd appreciate your advice about purchasing a second-hand 4-door sportscar/grandtourer, in a price range up to £45,000, with good handling and reliability.... -
Three chances to repair a fault? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
How do I reject my brand new car? It was given to me by the dealer with the speed dial not working correctly. They want three chances to fix it, but... -
Will a wheelchair fit in a Fiat 500? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Can you fit a wheelchair into a electric Fiat 500 cabriolet? -
Who is the owner of a returned PCP vehicle? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Who owns returned, and formerly PCP vehicles, whilst they are waiting to be sold to a second owner, the dealer or the motoring company? -
Why was my deposit withheld on a BMW 525d when I decided I no longer wanted the car? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you offer advice on a silly predicament I find myself in. I had email dialogue on 10 May 2010 with a dealer concerning a 2003 BMW 525d, with warranty,... -
Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost... -
I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to... -
Problem with used car bought privately - what are my rights? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid... -
I put unleaded into my diesel BMW by mistake - should I have it flushed? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 320d. As an ex-Shell employee I always look out for V-Power Diesel as I like its performance and cleanliness. For several months Shell have... -
Porschy and best 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a BMW Z4 coupe (57 - Dec 2007, 3.0 Sport manual, FSH, 44k), which I would like to change. I recently drove the new Z4 35i and was unimpressed.... -
My girlfriend's BMW Z4 was damaged on a garage forecourt - where does liability lie? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend recently chose her local BMW garage to repair the bodywork of her Z4 after a brick was thrown at it. However, before she had taken back ownership... -
Quiet, retiring person 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
It’s decision time. I am about to retire soon on a reasonable pension. I want to buy a high quality car to last me 15 years or more. My neighbour runs... -
Bah, Hamburg! 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you some time ago, perhaps a year ago, about my E46 BMW 320d Sport I imported from Hamburg in 2002. The car is serviced by my local BMW dealer... -
Shredded feet 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife's BMW 330 convertible (purchased new and now 18 months old) developed a puncture in the nearside rear tyre, which is a Dunlop 'runflat'. The car... -
Do you still need to scrub in new tyres? 21 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a combination of factors, I have recently needed a full set of new tyres on my 68-plate BMW 430d Gran Coupe. I’m a steady and mature driver - not... -
We need a comfortable 4x4 for long distances and room for two dogs - any suggestions? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're a retired couple who enjoy long road trips to Europe (Brexit permitting). We take our two springer spaniels with us and plenty of wine on the return... -
What could be causing my BMW X3's ABS, DSC and xDrive systems to malfunction? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive...
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