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  Should my BMW dealer pay for my wrecked Mini One engine? 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has owned a 2007 Mini One 1400cc for the past four years. The car was regularly serviced at our local BMW dealership. Last week the car stopped...
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  Is a September 12 2013 BMW 7-Series the latest derivative? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My first question is whether a BMW 7-Series registered in September 2012 would be the very latest derivative of this series? Secondly, is £44,000 a fair...
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  Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series Convertible? 16 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a four seater convertible for about 6k (max). I’d love an automatic and I’ll be doing approx 20k miles pa. I’ve narrowed my choice...
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  Noisy new X3 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Since purchasing my BMW X3 twelve months ago I have been constantly aware of what I believe to be excessive wind noise through the drivers door window....
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  BMW diesel particulate filters 29 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 525 diesel ( 04/54 ) has now covered 73,000 miles mainly around town with occassional long runs and the service computer is showing 90,000 miles...
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  Winter Tyres on a 5 Series 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Following the press coverage of the importance of winter tyres I have researched the options for my BMW 520d efficiency dynamics (F10 2010). BMW offer...
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  Should I buy the BMW X1 or Land Rover Freelander II? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door...
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  Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. ...
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  Timing chain fault on BMW 320d Touring 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  In late November 2013, I purchased a BMW 320d Touring from a small dealer. The car was registered in ‘08 and had been a lease car which had completed...
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  How often should I change the automatic transmission fluid in my car? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 328i has done 66,000 miles and as it’s now 10 years old I wonder whether I should arrange for the automatic gearbox to have an oil/filter change?
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  BMW X3 boot won't open 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 BMW X3. The car has developed a fault, which means I can't always open the boot. It can take several presses of the key fob to get it to release....
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  Looking for a diesel with good economy - suggestions? 8 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for 2.0 diesel car with good MPG and comfort . And how bad is BMW rear wheel drive during winter times?
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  Buying a used estate - Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son would like a "grown up car" he has two small children. He has £15,000. Should he go for a 2008 Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? Which engine?...
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  BMW 1 Series struggles to change gear 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 116i F20 is struggling to get into any gear from neutral when the engine is cold. Once moving changing between gears is fine. The problem seems...
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  Buying a new BMW - manual or auto? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  You kindly replied to my question regarding choice of BMW 3 series engines, and recommended the 320d ED. Regarding the transmission type, will the manual...
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  Flooded BMW 1 Series 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine drove his leased BMW 1 Series 'at a reasonable speed' through a 'reasonable puddle' and has flooded the engine. He has been told it will...
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  Do new BMWs have security flaws? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently...
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  Primera, Golf or 3 Series? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested which is the best on motorway cruise - Primera P12, Golf VI or BMW 3 Series. I think that most of the diesels should be refined pretty...
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  Upgrading a BMW X3 for towing 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember seeing an HJ answer about the BMW X3 needing significant upgrades when being equipped for towing. I think an improved cooling fan and...
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  Trading-in a BMW 123d coupe 4 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 123d coupe 59-plate (Oct 09) in space grey metallic with 11,000 miles on the clock. I am thinking of changing it for an Audi which will be...