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Buying a used BMW M3 for £25k - which model is best? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to retire and feel like treating myself to a real car having driven company rubbish over the years, I have had 10+ years of motor sport experience... -
BMW 3 Series or Audi A3? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m in the process of buying a used car and have been offered a 2013 BMW 320d for £26,850, with leather, sat nav and 6000 miles on the clock. Do you think... -
Faulty clutch on BMW Mini – should the dealer pay for the repairs? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
In April 2013 I bought a 2008 Mini Cooper from an independent dealer. The car was fine until yesterday when it started to make a noise. BMW Mini has... -
Replacing a 530d - what with? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like advice on replacing a BMW 530D Tourer. The car has had everything replaced but still fails - it is presently being repaired for lost steering... -
Battery maintenance on used cars? 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am going away for 3 months. My CR-Z will be indoors and my BMW outdoors. I am receiving conflicting advice - never use a trickle charger on the CR-Z.... -
BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Auto engine choice 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £10,000 to spend on a BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Automatic so it'll have around 50,000+ miles on it. I won't be towing, I do about 10,000 miles... -
Insuring 2 cars and 1 driver. What are my options? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two cars, a Volvo S80 V8 and BMW 125i Coupe. Volvo insured my name, husband full no claims. BMW insured wife's name, full no claims. Wife failing... -
The CD multichanger in my Series 1 BMW has developed a fault. Any ideas how I can fix it? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a multi CD changer in my Series 1 BMW, which firstly wouldn't read any of the CD's and now refuses to release the cartridge from the player. This... -
4x4 or family car? 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to change car to accommodate for bigger family now and more storage but not sure whether to go for a 4x4 or fit winter tyres to a family car. I... -
What happened to the Rover 75's diesel engine? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Whatever happened to the diesel engine used in the Rover 75? I've been driving one for the last two years and it has been excellent: economical, seemingly... -
Fuel economy & emissions 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly... -
Humble service 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My January 2008 BMW 325 is due its first service check. Under BMW’s “conditioned-based servicing” I understand this is just an oil and filter change. The... -
Hard shouldered 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW E91 3-Series 2.5 Tourer with runflat tyres. After 16,000 miles the fronts are coming close to need replacing. I have found the present Bridgestone... -
BMW Warranty Support BMW 530D GT 30 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
In March 2015 I bought an approved used 2011 530D GT. It has, since then, needed a new window regulator, headlight control module and is booked in for... -
BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light... -
The electric windows keep self-opening on my BMW - what's the cause? 6 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
One morning this week I came out the house to find all the windows on my 68 reg BMW 430d Gran Coupe were down. All the doors were locked and nothing was... -
My car is entirely unusable for months due to a part stock shortage. What can I do? 9 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 BMW 7 Series. My garage has diagnosed a faulty column control module and there are no stocks in the UK or Germany. I've been advised that... -
2006 BMW 320d, 66000 mileage. FSH. Turbo has gone. Is this much too early for it to have gone? 18 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My turbo has just blown. Mileage is only 66k. Is it very early for the turbo to go? The BMW garage checked the car and said that my oil was gloopy, and... -
Winter tyre sizes on a BMW 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
This year a purchased a 2005 BMW 530d M Sport Auto. I am looking to purchase a set of winter wheels and am somewhat confused as to which size of tyre... -
Can I fit my BMW 320d Sport with 235/40 runflat tyres? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 320d Sport is of course fitted with runflat tyres as original equipment, 235/40 R18 on the front wheels and 255/35 R18 on the rears. I have just...

