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  • How often should I replace brake discs? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My 2016 BMW M135i owned since new with only 52000 miles just had a BMW Health Check which showed that the front brake discs had a slight lip and the pads...
  • Is the BMW M3 a future collectable? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Do you think BMW M3 Convertibles (E93) - earlier, low mileage, around £20,000 - will hold their value, or continue to depreciate? Bearing in mind they're...
  • BMW 3 Series coolant loss - a know issue? 20 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2013 BMW 320d, generally a great car. Now at 32k miles I have noticed the coolant has fallen below the min level (2k miles after its...
  • Legal claim against well-known fault 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW 5 Series broke down last and was eventually recovered. I operate as a Private Hire Chauffeur so my vehicle is my livelihood. The problem is a snapped...
  • Why has our BMW X3 lost £20,000 in value in less than two years? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We bought a BMW F25 X3 X-Drive 2.0D SE 8-speed automatic 21 months ago. The total price including extras and a spare set of alloy wheels with cold weather...
  • Is French SP95-10 fuel ok to use in my BMW 3 Series? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Having just returned from two weeks driving in France I discovered that the normal 95 octane petrol is being replaced by SP95-10, which I understand contains...
  • How can I improve my BMW 1 Series' performance in the snow? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 BMW 1 Series Sport. As you will know, rear drive BMWs are not much good in the snow. I live on a sloping road with a right-angled bend part...
  • What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback,...
  • Changing from BMW 3series saloon 21 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Hi I have a 2007 3 Series BMW which is a great car however I am tired of the concerns regarding grip in winter with rear wheel drive, despite using...
  • Which SUV for offroad use? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My V70 Volvo Estate 2WD with the 2.4-litre diesel engine has been very good for comfort, speed when required and carrying my golf gear. I now require 4WD...
  • Misrepresentation of a car on website 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a 2009 BMW 3 Series Touring from The Car Shop in Northampton. I saw the car advertised on Auto Trader's website and then checked the...
  • Buying an extended warranty - what would you recommend? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW Z4 factory warranty is due to expire. I have received a letter from BMW Warranty offering me an extended warranty. My car has done 33,000 and has...
  • Satellite Navigation problems 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Following your advice on BMW sat nav that does not accept full postcode, this is the response I received from BMW "Satellite Navigation systems have...
  • Light Alloy Wheels? Not necessarily! 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Just before last winter's snowfall I had a set of Michelin Alpin 205/55/16 tyres fitted to my BMW E46 320d Touring, on BMW supplied new 7x16 steel wheels. That...
  • We'd like to buy a 4WD car with winter tyres - would you recommend the BMW X6? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    After our harsh winter and being snowed in for days on end we have decided to buy a four-wheel drive car and a set of winter tyres. I read Jason Dawes...
  • Where can I sell my late brother's BMW 530D and Ford Fiesta for the best price? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been appointed the executor for my late brother's will. I want you to give me a fair price for the disposal of his two cars. Unfortunately the family...
  • Turbo charges 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2007 BMW 335i reg 2007 12 days ago from a dealer as a trade sale from a dealer my company has dealings with. It was sold as seen, and out of...
  • Can you recommend a vehicle which is easier to get in and out of than my BMW 530 Touring? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have always had BMW saloons or estate cars but, due to increasing hip problems, I am finding it more and more difficult and painful to get in and out...
  • Flap jacks 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Your Telegraph column of 1st May prompted me to e-mail BMW to question whether the swirls flaps on my 2003 BMW530D engine was a known weakness as reported...
  • Warrant offers, sir 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    On 23-05-08 I purchased a 2005 BMW 320D SE Auto from a BMW main dealer. It was sold to me under the BMW Premium Selection Approved Car scheme. With it...
 

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