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Is there any harm in me getting intermittent, smaller services done somewhere other than the main dealer? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a 2019 BMW 320d Touring with an auto transmission. This is now a 1-year-old car and it has covered 10,000 miles. When I bought it from the... -
Do I have to accept a refund for a car that I want repaired? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can I insist on a dealer repairing a car instead of refunding me? I bought a BMW i3 from a used car supermarket. It developed a major, complicated drive... -
Which 3 Series without too many gadgets? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 206,000 mile BMW 530d needs to be replaced. How recent a 3 series can I buy while avoiding recent electronic bling like stop start and run flat tyres? -
BMW 520d G31 turbo failure - what are my rights? 13 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
In June 2021 we bought an approved used BMW 520d G31 with 35,000 miles on the clock for £22,500. About two weeks ago a warning came up with a drivetrain... -
I own a diesel car. Should I sell it or keep it? 28 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2013 BMW 520d Touring (but have £8k left on credit). It has 87,000 on the clock. Would you advise I sell my BMW now, considering the... -
I can't unlock the boot on my BMW 318ti - can you help? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 BMW 318ti with a manufacturer fitted alarm system. The lock system works with the remote along with the doors but I am suddenly locked out... -
Should I replace my diesel BMW 5 Series with a petrol or hybrid when my lease ends? 26 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old BMW 5 Series Touring 2.0d with 60,000 miles on the clock. I bought it new with deposit, monthly payments terminating in August... -
Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would... -
Waiting six months for replacement alloys - what can I do? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old BMW X5 which has had the original wheels replaced under warranty due to corrosion/blistering around the hubs. The replacements are... -
Does fitting the wrong tyres cause problems with the transmission on a BMW X3? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 with 76,000 miles on the clock bought last year secondhand from a small local dealer. A few weeks ago the car developed a 'knocking... -
Loather Doom 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 320D, just coming up to 4 years old and due for a new set of tyres. I loathe and detest the runflat tyres my car came on. In all the cars I... -
Yellow fervour 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 3-Series developed a fault and displayed a YELLOW warning light. The handbook advised me I could continue my journey, but at moderate speed, exercising... -
Is there a warranty on a replacement timing chain? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We had the timing chain replaced in October 2022, but the new one fitted has just snapped. Is there a warranty on all BMW products ? The garage who fitted... -
Is it wise to buy a test car from a dealer? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at buying a BMW test car from a main dealer. It's a 2012 model that was only registered last month. It has all the bells and whistles,... -
Would a BMW Isetta be suitable for a sixteen year old with a motorbike licence? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Would a BMW Isetta be suitable for a sixteen year old with a motorbike licence? -
BMW want £600 to fix a small scratch - What's the cheaper alternative? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have scratched the plastic painted surface immediately behind the tow bar on my BMW X5. My local dealer has quoted £600 to repaint a small section. Can... -
Can you recommend a luxury car for £6k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a luxury car for £6000? I drive about 10,000 miles a year and want something that's comfortable and stylish. I like the Mercedes-Benz... -
Which of these seven-seaters do you recommend? 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Looking to buy either new Land Rover Discovery sport SE Tech or BMW X5 3.0TD xDrive30d M Sport. I have 3 small kids and will need space for other kids... -
Will performance fuels fix my car's misfire? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 3 Series Touring sometimes misfires and starts jerking (kangaroo style), on a trailing/light throttle about 1500rpm as though its in too high a... -
Wheel size and suitable tyres 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
What size wheels would you recommend for a BMW 530d Sport please? Currently my vehicle is fitted with BMW 19-inch wheels but I'm considering swapping to...

