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Broken 1 Series timing chain 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My timing chain has snapped on my BMW 118d. It has done 86k and recieved a full service just over a month ago, since the service it was involved in a collision... -
Where should I buy winter tyres and how should I store my other wheels? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 320 ED and I want to purchase winter tyres. I don't know what type and how to store the tyres in my garage, or should I purchase a new set... -
New car Dealer "extras" being pushed. 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer is heavily pushing some "extras" at me prior to taking a new delivery. I would value your opinion if they are worth spending any money... -
Should my son transfer the personalised number plate on his written-off BMW to another car? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son’s old, special edition BMW has been written off after being ploughed into at speed on the M25 by an idiot who didn’t notice the stagnant queue of... -
Should I have my BMW 320d SE's engine rebuilt? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 320d SE BMW Touring on an 04 plate. Mechanics tell me a piston has lost compression and a new or replacement engine is needed. Where can I get... -
Why are my BMW 325i's runflat tyres wearing heavily on the insides? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 325i coupe with 19,000 miles. I told by Sytners that all four tyres have worn on the inside. The readings are O/S 5, middle 5, I/S 0.... -
Where can we insure our 20-year-old daughter on a BMW 1 Series? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We had a 1.6 Eos with our 20-year-old daughter on the insurance policy as occasional user. The car has now been changed to a BMW 1 Series Convertible.... -
Are Hifly tyres ok to use on my BMW 3 Series? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I do no more than 10,000 miles a year of fairly conventional driving and have just had two new Hifly tyres fitted on the front wheels of my 2004 BMW 318i... -
Queazy 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
What do you recommend for a lady passenger (wife) who gets carsick? Her husband (a friend) has Jetta Sport and feels Sports Suspension best for her. I... -
Warrant piece 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 3 and a half-year-old BMW 120D from CarGiant two weeks ago for £8.5k. On returning to London from Devon, after my first long journey in it,... -
One to one? 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a company BMW120d that is coming to the end of its lease. To be honest, I have not been that impressed. There has been an element of... -
winter tyres 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 BMW 530i - is it safe to fit winter tyres to the rear only and if so will I get a benifit from them in snow? -
Why are the tyres on the front of my car smaller than those on the back? 28 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Why does my BMW 530d have different tyre sized on the front and rear axles? -
Vibration problem on BMW 1 Series 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 BMW 120d M sport with 98,000 miles on the clock from new. The car has developed a severe vibration through the gear lever and clutch pedal.... -
Variable servicing on 2015 Honda CR-V? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Honda CR-V has the option for variable servicing but Honda and its dealers routinely turn this off and apply the 12 month or 12,500 miles regime.... -
Which estate car or SUV should I buy for under £20,000? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Which sporty (200+ bhp) estate car or SUV should I buy with large boot and a £15,000-£20,000 budget? I currently have a 45-50-mile daily commute and holiday... -
Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for... -
What sensible car for £10k do you suggest? 2 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm coming up to retirement very shortly and I need to buy a "sensible" car. I currently have a Nissan Elgrand 3.5 litre and a 3.0i BMW X5. I need to be... -
How can I keep my new car safe from being broken into? 4 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X5 (less than a year old) has been broken into twice recently. The second time I had definitely locked the car and both keys had been in faraday... -
Wheel failure on BMW 2 Series 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter started leasing a new car three months ago. It runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and run-flat tyres. Last Monday she was driving home and the car...
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