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How to clear clouded headlights on a BMW Z4? 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had responses from two garages how to clear clouded headlamps on a BMW Z4. The first offered to clean and polish the headlamps for £40 using wet... -
Faulty BMW windscreen washer - is this a design fault? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
The windscreen washers on my BMW 5 Series F10 are only producing a dribble of water. The garage tells me that it is likely sediment in the washer tank... -
BMW crankshaft worn out - what are my rights? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have booked in my 2007 BMW 1 Series at a dealer for replacement of tensioner and timing chains. I have now been informed that the crank has worn out... -
Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look... -
Water damaged BMW - should the dealer pay for repairs? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
BMW took my car in three months ago after my ECU failed due to water damage, I paid £1500 to have it replaced and repaired. Ten days ago it failed again... -
If I keep my BMW X5 are there any potential problems I should look out for? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2004/54 BMW X5 diesel Sport auto, facelift. I bought it seven years ago at eighteen months old. Apart from a new starter motor the car as been... -
How do I price my unusual BMW 325i? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering selling my slightly unusual BMW 325i (3.0L) SE Coupe. It was built in May 2007 as a BMW show car with the Sept 2007 Efficient Dynamics... -
Will the larger 3.0-litre BMW X3 be more thirsty than the 2.0-litre? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I watched your video on the BMW F25 X3. At the time of making the video the more powerful 3.0-litre engine was not available. Do you have any comments... -
Dodgy service book with the approved used BMW that I'm looking to buy. Should it put me off? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a used approved 2007 BMW 330d from a main dealer. The last service was Feb 2012 with mileage recoeded at 50,002 miles. The previous... -
Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible,... -
Degenerate 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just been on the BMW website. There they have a new BMW 3 series 320d ED. From the news article it seems to be a very good car at BMW prices. Do... -
Wiring failure in a BMW 3 Series - a recall issue? 28 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My car has been inoperable for two weeks now. I had a total power failure. RAC and local garage tested battery etc. - all normal. Once stripped back it... -
Our 2003 BMW 3 Series is consuming a lot of oil - do you know what's going on? 13 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record,... -
How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement.... -
Which wheels and tyres would you recommend for my 2010 BMW 528i? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a BMW 528i SE, first registered in December 2010, which I am very pleased with. However, the tyres on the front are 245/40 R19 94Y and... -
Waits and measures 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on which 4x4 to choose. I intend to purchase new and keep the car for 10 years during which time I estimate I will drive 150,000... -
Storing a BMW - what should I do? 3 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW M3 I want to put into storage for three months. What are the best tips for leaving my car for long periods of time? -
Raising his profile 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having suffered an uncomfortable ride for four years, in a BMW 1 Series on 17” runflats, it was time to change. Heeding your advice we now have a new BMW... -
Why is my BMW 3 Series' engine ticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats... -
Was there ever a BMW diesel engine fitted in the Ford Mondeo? 8 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered...

