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Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously... -
I live in London in Battersea and want to buy a car which will last me 5 or six years. Should i be looking for a petrol/hybrid rather than a diesel? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Should I be choosing petrol or diesel for central London bearing in mind the the proposed levy on diesels. My short list is Merc GLE, Lexus RX 450h, landrover... -
Selling a diesel 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 330d E90 LCI model. It's done 86k and am now beginning to wonder how long the DPF will hold up. It's run exclusively on Shell V... -
Normal life span for MINI brake discs? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a leased Mini Cooper 2012 and have been advised there is "critical" brake disc corrosion on the rear brakes. Is this normal for a car that is driven... -
Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel... -
Which car to replace an MX-5? 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've had a MX5 2.0 Coupe Cabrio Sport from new - it's now eight years old, and has done about 58k miles. It's never let me down - has always been reliable... -
Do runflats really work? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my 13 year old Vauxhall Omega Estate and find that most potential replacements do not have a spare wheels and use run flat tyres.... -
New car has broken down after 7 miles - should I reject it? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
This morning I collected my new BMW. I drove the car for 7 miles when I was unable to change gears or disengage the gear. I managed to drive the car back... -
What's the best auto 4x4? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new/nearly new automatic four-wheel drive car. I have a £7000 part exchange and am expecting to pay £20,000/£25,000. I do 20,000 miles... -
Driving in Europe - should I take an old car? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I bought a new Mercedes-Benz S350L, which I cherish. Problem is when I leave it in public car parks etc. I worry about dings and scratches... -
What should I replace my Mondeo with? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will be changing my five year old 50,000 mile Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDI this year and have looked around extensively. However, having test driven a Mazda 6,... -
Can you recommend an economical family car? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am having to sell my BMW 3 Series convertible as am expecting a baby and it is proving too expensive to run and a bit impractical. Please can you recommend... -
Run flat and ordinary tyres 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
With regard to a question posed by a BMW owner dated 29-7- 13, relating to a mixture of run flat tyres on the rear and ordinary tyres on the front, you... -
Which car is best for disabled passenger? 25 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 118D, but following my wife’s stroke I find the car is no longer suitable for our needs. What we now want a car with easy access and a much... -
should I buy a car with category D status? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a BMW X3 from a private seller. I have had a HPI check done and the car was category D Vehicle (damaged but repairable - the insurer... -
Should I change the runflats for conventional tyres on my 3 Series Tourer? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Do you think it would be worthwhile spending about £300 for normal type tyres to replace the current run-flat equivalents on a BMW 3 Series Tourer in an... -
How can I clean brake dust off my wheels? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I clean my car every month but I have noticed that there has been a steady build up of some small hard spots of brake material on the wheels that is very... -
Real 60mpg cars - can you suggest any? 17 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
What are your choices for a true 60mpg car ? I'm looking to change my current car, 2008 Peugeot 207 SW 1.4VVTi for something more economical as I now... -
What petrol estate car? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and... -
Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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