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  DMF failure on BMW 5 Seriesi - is this a common fault? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used BMW 520d (F10, 2011 model) five months ago with 58k miles on the clock. Mileage is now 63k and have been advised that the dual mass...
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  Will stop/start cause turbocharger damaging 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 3 Series BMW 320i Xdrive and assume it has a turbocharger fitted. With previous turbocharged cars I have always allowed a couple...
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  How can I improve the ride in my BMW? 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How can I soften the ride of my BMW 218i Coupe. I don't want to drive it fast, just comfortably on our potholed roads. If changing tyres/wheels and/or...
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  Adjustable dampers - do they really work? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  It seems that every time I read a road test of a sporty car, the reviewer raves about adjustable dampers/adaptive chassis. I am in the market for a...
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  Are run flat tyres worth the expense? 5 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2004 Ford Mondeo with a new estate car. I have looked at Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series amongst others. A problem with the BMW is...
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  Can you recommend a petrol-engined four-seat coupe? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change cars and would like a good-looking coupe four-seater with comfort and a bit of luxury, petrol engine and manual gearbox. I am 80...
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  Company car options - Mercedes or BMW? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit)...
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  Need a car with supportive seats 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which make and models of cars have a reputation for good supportive seats? I drive a 2007 BMW 3 Series, but I am certain that the seat is causing my existing...
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  Should I buy winter tyres for my BMW 1M or buy a winter runabout? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a BMW 1M which I really love, but I guess it will be useless in the winter without winter tyres. I think a new set of wheels and tyres...
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  Which 3 Series engine? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my 1 series BMW as I now need something slightly larger and am considering buying a nearly new F30 3 Series. I do less than 10000 miles...
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  Rattling from a potential purchase. Will it cost a lot? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of purchasing a BMW 320i 2.2 2003 59k, immaculate in all respects apart from a rattle or ticking from the engine compartment that I noticed...
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  A realistic valuation 17 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot find a valuation for my car anywhere, they all seem to vary so much. It is a BMW 330d m sport saloon 55 plate with 105000 miles. FSH. Profesional...
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  Wheeler deals 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2008 BMW 116ES, 1,596cc. Annual mileage: 4,000miles. Last winter I had a bad experience when I went into a very bad spin on black ice and snow....
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  Negotiating a discount 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What deals should I reasonably expect to get from a main dealer when buying a brand new car ? For example, % reduction off the asking price, accessories...
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  Preventing bumper theft 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently deen the victim of a very nasty crime where the front bumper/skirt on my BMW was stolen (on the same night my nebighours car was broken into...
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  Petrol or diesel? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring. My budget is £8,000-£10,000, for which I expect to be able to buy an average...
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  Mercedes E Class Estate: E220 or E250? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice and views. I have the choice of BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Audi for my next company car. After several test drives (BMW...
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  How much should I expect to pay for a BMW 1 Series at auction? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently on the look out to buy a secondhand car. I am looking to buy a BMW 1 Series 118d, up to 40,000 mileage and up to three years old. I had...
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  Disc crusting 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 335i still goes like stink. It’s great fun. But despite weekly car and wheel washing the front wheels are pockmarked from brake pad and disc dust....
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  Runflattering observation 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been having a little stand off with my local dealer and BMW GB over the uneven wear on the front passenger runflat on my 118d Sport. Having unscientifically...