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Which heavier manual car could I replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring with? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2002 BMW 320d Touring for the last seven years and, among other things, it has excellently towed my Swift Challenger caravan which has an... -
Club class 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm seeking a nearly new folding hard top convertible and have narrowed the selection down to three, these being the only ones that my golf clubs will... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
Can my car insurance company make me use one of their approved repairers? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My insurer is pushing me to use one of their approved repairers. I would rather have the work done by a BMW approved repairer, can I insist on using the... -
My windscreen wipers judder over streaks on the glass. How do I fix the issue? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW Z4 in June as a demonstrator. It was first registered in March and has done 1500 miles. There's a problem with the windscreen wipers juddering... -
Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to... -
How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k... -
BMW downsizing tyre rim size 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Living in rural N Yorkshire, on your recommendation I fitted a full set of Michelin Alpins on my BMW 330i which I leave on all year round. They have proved... -
BMW F30 (316d) timing chain failure 17 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine... -
Forced to use a hire car whilst new BMW was fixed - should the dealer pay for my costs? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new BMW 3 Series recently, but upon delivery discovered some minor scratches. Due to the fact that I live in London (the car was ordered in... -
Does the BMW Active Tourer have a tyre pressure monitoring system? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does he new BMW Active Tourer M Sport has tyre pressure monitoring fitted as standard? -
Do BMW service packages give value for money? 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a new BMW 530d for delivery in June 2016.I have been offered a service package for five years or 50,000 miles for £575. Is this a good... -
Should I pay extra for inclusive servicing? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am about to take delivery of a new BMW 320d Touring. Are the inclusive service plans worthwhile or should I pay as I go? -
BMW 320i engine management light - what does it mean? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 BMW 320i. Recently, the engine management light has come on. Any idea what might be causing this? -
Rattling clutch 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I get a rattle type noise from the engine when I press clutch pedal. When fully pressed the noise disappears. I have a BMW 1-series. -
A faulty tow bar caused damage to our car - who is liable? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a used BMW X5 from Vines in Redhill. The car already had a detachable tow bar attached. BMW didnt supply the key for it so we never removed... -
Problematic 1 Series clutch 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
First, I must say how totally impressed I am with the service received from Sytner BMW, Birmingham. 1. At my first service, approx. 7000 miles, I remarked... -
Trade-in price for BMW 520d? 7 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at a 2016 BMW 520d Touring with 49,000 miles, with a 12-month warranty, priced at £17,695. I plan to trade in my 2014 BMW 520d Luxury with... -
Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement.... -
BMW 318d N47 engine failure 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of...

