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How can I soften the ride in my BMW X1? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse.... -
Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I... -
Theft issue with new cars? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've just been informed by the Met Police that there is a new theft issue with BMW Z and X Series cars and Range Rover models. It appears that gangs have... -
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer - Vauxhall Insignia ST vs BMW 318D ES 19 Feb 2012 (Forum)
The 318D list price is £23910 I would also have to pay an extra £750 advanced payment for the BMW and the Insignia has a greater list of standard features which is reflected in the higher list price. THE ONLY FINANCIAL DIFFERENCE TO ME IS THE EXTRA £750 FOR THE BMW. As I said, motoring costs are my primary reason for shortlisting these two models. -
BMW 3 Series Coupe - Getting specialist to check over car before I buy 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
It is no longer under BMW warranty. The dealer is just a man with a yard selling cars. There's no garage attached to the business and he doesn't offer a warranty with the car. For peace of mind I was thinking about getting a local BMW specialist to check the car over to see if they can find anything that's likely to go wrong. -
BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 1999 3.0 530d Autobox Oil Change - hummmmm 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
Hello all, after searching through loads of silly dedicated BMW site's where most the people do not really know what they are talking about I have returned to trust old Honest John. I 'stuck' with a horrid 530d 1999 BMW..... (recently moved to prague and this car was the guy how worked her before me, it was very cheap and due to all sorts of silly legal issue's of permits etc I bought it..... as soon as my permits are done.. over to german for nicer smaller Audi that does'nt look like the Titanic) Anway, the car is on 127K mile's.... besides a really frustrating A/c issue and a slight oil leak from the main crank oil seal she runs like a dream and goes like a train....it is 110% at crusing around Czech and German.... -
remote brake servos - 1981 bmw 635csi 7 Sep 2006 (Forum)
Hi all, I drive a 1981 BMW 635csi which has an unusual brake circuit. As the car is RHD there was no room for BMW to fit a servo behind the brake pedal on this model so BMW opted to use twin remote servos instead. Each servo has a "line in" from the master cylinder and then one servo powers one (of two) pair of pistons on the front callipers and the other servo powers the other pair of pistons on the front callipers and the single pair of pistons on the rear callipers. -
BMW 325 TDS Remote total closure lockin 25 Feb 2006 (Forum)
Hi, I started a disscussion the other week about how I was thinking about buying a BMW 325 diesel. Well one come up close to me, and I only went to look out of interest. £1500 later I was the proud owner of a 1994 325 TDS SE with 170k. Think that was a good price? It is a bit high on the miles, but I'd heard these cars last forever! -
Lunatic on M1 6 Mar 2005 (Forum)
By this time I was close to the car in the middle lane and such a manoeuvre would have put us all in danger, so I accelerated, got in front of the car and then found the BMW driver trying to do the same thing, as I started to overtake the lorry that was now in front of me, in the middle lane. So I accelerated past the lorry. I have to say that I hadn't been travelling slowly at the time the BMW came up behind me (about 80 mph). -
Bird droppings are destroying my paintwork and BMW rejected the warranty claim. What do you think? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a MINI Countryman - which I purchased new in September 2017. As well as the usual warranty, the paintwork is guaranteed for three years. The car... -
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe - BMW buying experience 30 Oct 2017 (Forum)
Hello After much deliberation I decided to buy a BMW (428i) - my first ever BMW. My budget was for an approved used vehicle at about 3 years old. I finally found something at the BMW Cooper dealership in Ipswich. This car had all the options that I wanted and was ideal however when I called the dealership this is what I am left with - - No option to transfer the car to another franchise garage (Coopers in York is closest to me as I am in Dewsbury) - They can drive the car to me for a cost of £250 for me to look at and test drive at my convenience but if I decide to buy it I cannot keep the vehicle due to some distance selling rule. -
I'm going to replace my 2011 BMW X3 soon - should I bother claiming on my insurance for a bumper scrape? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2011 BMW X3 2.0 from new. It's now done 55,000 miles and is in excellent condition. I'm thinking of changing it later this year or early... -
Why does the reliable BMW 6 Series only get three stars under your ratings system? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to upgrade from my BMW E46 330i to either a BMW 645i (E63 - 2004) or a BMW 325i coupe (E92 - 2007). You rate the 3 Series with five stars... -
Winter tyres 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to fit winter tyres on my BMW 3 Series Touring. It's had 225/45R17s run flats from new. Kwik-Fit do a Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip GW3 runflat... -
Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking... -
Motor trader has sold me a mapped car - what are my rights? 6 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I part-exchanged my car two months ago for a 2019 BMW M140i from a trader. Within weeks of owning the car, I discovered it had been engine mapped. The... -
What small plug-in hybrid would you recommend? 19 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise as to which in you opinion is the best small PHEV hybrid? I'm not interested in a 'charge on the go' hybrid as a lot of my journeys are... -
Should I continue to get my BMW 7 Series serviced at a main dealer or switch to an independent? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car is due for a service shortly. The last three services have been done via a main dealer. It is a 2016 model with less than 19,000 miles on the clock... -
What's the best used BMW Z4 to buy? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a BMW Z4 and my budget is £12000 - which models would you recommend keeping in mind running costs? And what age of vehicle could... -
I've seen a used BMW 4 Series for £36,999 - so why is the road tax £450? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’m confused with the new road tax rules. I want to buy a used BMW 4 Series. I've found a nice car, registered in June 2017 - so new road tax rules apply....
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