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How to fit tyre sensing valves to a BMW? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
In 2011, I bought a 2010 BMW 520d touring and a set of extra alloy (327 style) 17 inch wheels with 225/55 R17 run-flat winter tyres. This year I traded... -
I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA... -
What nearly new EV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking at purchasing an EV for the first time to replace our 2017 BMW X1. After reading your helpful EV guide we seek recommendations... -
BMW M5 brake noise 23 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Around 12 weeks ago I bought a used (2013) BMW M5. All was good for a week, then a nasty brake squeal developed. The dealership initially said it was down... -
Is a used BMW i3 a good idea? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a used EV as a second car for some time and always thought that would be a BMW i3 as I love the design. I'm now in the process of... -
Should I visit a specialist or main dealer for head light repair? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Something fell from a tree and hit the front passenger light of my wife's BMW 118d M sport, on a 65 plate. It smashed the 'glass' and the middle of... -
Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment.... -
Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of... -
Could you do a long range economy test on a hybrid vs a modern diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them,... -
New vs nearly new - what should I do? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've e-mailed you a few times about buying my next car and narrowed it down to a nearly new (6k miles, 1yr old) BMW 118d SE, a Hyundai i30 Style (126 hp),... -
Excessive inside tyre wear on the 5 Series 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Had my 5 Series Touring around 12 months. Car has done less than average mileage. All tyres are as fitted from new and are Run Flats. What is disconcerting... -
Is the BMW 1 Series clutch prone to juddering when pulling away? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 116d in March, new from the dealer and have been mostly happy with the car. It is now up to about 3500 miles and I have noticed that when... -
Transrefusal 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 E39 530 Diesel Automatic owned from new is going in for service soon at 105,000 miles. (I need another 200k miles and it won’t owe me anything.)... -
Why do I have to pay an annual fee to keep my navigation up to date? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed that the sat nav on my 3 year old BMW 3 Series is out of date and no longer providing real-time traffic updates. My local BMW dealer... -
What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels),... -
Best used car for motorway driving - Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2013 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport (41,000 miles) or a 2012 BMW 316d with 46,300 miles on the clock.... -
Can I fit all season tyres to my BMW X3? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 BMW X3 ill be due new tyres shortly. It uses 225/60/17V, currently Pirelli P7, which have lasted 40k miles. BMW say my transmission warranty will... -
Cracked cylinder head after 48k miles - MINI/BMW won't contribute to repairs 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mini had only done 48,000 miles when it developed a cracked cylinder head. BMW/Mini wanted £1200 to do an initial diagnosis and considerable charges... -
Is there somewhere that will repair my BMW 330d's ABS pump cheaply? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 BMW 330d SE Touring, purchased new. Since the warranty expired I have had my servicing done independently. In July the ABS warning lights... -
Should we replace our Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a Land Rover Evoque or a BMW 3 Series GT? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I presently own a Mercedes-Benz E 220CDI Estate, but having moved to Suffolk my wife finds the car too low and wide for the local lanes, coupled with,...
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