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Which winter tyres for my BMW 1 Series? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2008 1 Series BMW 3-door. I have driven BMW cars for over 30 years, but I am now finding, as I get older, that I am having difficulty in the... -
Which car to replace my BMW 3 Series? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my company BMW 3 Series soon and I now need a car that can take a large and growing dog. The cars I am interested in are the X3 18d SE,... -
BMW technology capability lags behind car thieves 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
After having a 2008 58 registered BMW 120d stolen the police recovered the car undamaged within 48 hours (actually it was valeted for sale) but it was... -
Thanks for recommending Event Tyres to quickly supply a tyre for our BMW. 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I just wanted to thank you for all your help and let you know the outcome of our tyre saga. Following your email, we contacted Event Tyres on Thursday... -
3 Series misfiring 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned this car since February 2012, local BMW dealership investigated intermittent engine misfire in February and advised loose coil pack, but a... -
Engine failure BMW320D Timing belt 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand BMW 320D E92 coupe with 140KM in December last year. It came with a full BMW service history. Unfortunately the timing belt snapped... -
New BMW 530d has 'characteristic noise' which garage can't or won't cure. 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have spent 12 months at my BMW dealer trying to get a problem cured on a new car. The engine resonates at about 1750 rpm in all gears. 1750 is about... -
Alternative first car! 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Am I mad? I am considering buying a BMW Compact for my son as a first car. We have explored all the normal ones, Fiesta, Ka, etc. and the insurance... -
Which SUV is the best for road handling? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a medium size SUV, can you tell me which model is best for handling? -
I've put a deposit on a BMW X4 - should I cancel? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've put a deposit on a BMW x4 cline for delivery 2nd October 2015. What should I do? -
Why do my BMW 325d Touring's indicators come on by themselves? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 325d Touring 09 has developed a fault. The indicators come on now and then of their own volition. Has this happened before? -
What's the best way to sell my BMW M2? 29 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to sell my BMW M2. It's a 2016 manual with 15,500 miles and two owners plus a full BMW service history and excellent condition. Would you... -
Replacing X3 tyres - do they have to be BMW approved? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the front tyres on my BMW X3. However, I have been told that the tyres must be BMW approved and within 2mm of each other, otherwise it... -
BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the... -
Buying a used Z4 - which engine is best? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used BMW Z4. I would prefer a six cylinder so have ruled out the four pot turbo's My question is really which is the best engine... -
BMW E90 - what are the most common faults? 28 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat... -
Failure of engine on BMW 320i 22 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's BMW 320i SE Touring was bought new in 2006 from Cooper Wimbledon. She does about 5,000 miles a year and to date it has done 49,000miles. It has... -
BMW X3 - is it possible to upgrade the radio? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a used BMW X3 and it has come with the base level radio system with iDrive and no sat nav. What are my options for upgrading the system... -
BMW 3 Series timing chain 19 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 320d with 132k miles and have just been told that the timing chain will need replacement. It will cost €1500. If I get it done and change... -
Are high mileage diesels reliable? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2012 BMW X3 diesel auto with 102.000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Is there anything I should be wary of?

