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Is my BMW safe to drive with the DTC switched off? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
A fortnight ago, when driving my BMW up the M5, on two occasions the DTC warning light flashed and I had a momentary power loss. Both incidents were over... -
Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any... -
Should I buy a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper? 22 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It... -
Why is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid zero road tax? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
How is it that the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid variant can be zero tax rated when after 25 miles it has to run on its petrol engine when my BMW i3 can... -
BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015,... -
Best sports car for 80 year old driver? 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my 80 year old petrolhead father a Ford Focus RS. In fact my idea was to let him drive it for a few weeks, that was on 3 September and... -
Photographer in need of a large estate 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am a photographer based in London and in need of a new vehicle to carry my kit and (sometimes) clients. This will also be the family motor. Ideally,... -
Is the dealer liable for my broken gearbox? 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A7 eight months ago from a BMW dealership. Last week the car developed gearbox problems I took the car to an Audi centre and was told... -
Serious Engine Failure On Used Car Bought 3 Month Ago 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I bought a Mini Cooper S 2009 plate just over 3 months ago (1/10/15) and a few days ago the engine cut out - the rac towed me to the nearest mini... -
My manufacturer warranty is void - what can I do? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Last week I took my BMW 1 Series to my local dealer to fix a fault with the USB connector. The car is less than two years old and has covered just 5500... -
BMW 4 series Gran Coupe - which options? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am sorely tempted to replace my ageing 5 series with the new 4 series Gran Coupe. Due to a lower annual mileage it'll be a petrol and probably the 420... -
I would like to buy a new BMW 520 - should I get a petrol or diesel version? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven... -
Should we buy a diesel for shorter journeys? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be replacing our 2004 Focus 1.8 diesel shortly. The new car will start off as my husband’s car so needs to fit a set of golf clubs and an electric... -
Shrink wrapped 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to run my BMW 330d Convertible right through this coming winter so I decided to fit winter tyres. I chose the BMW approved Goodyear Eagle UG GW3-RSCs... -
Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have... -
BMW 120d engine failure at 4 years old (Full service history) 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 120d that has suffered a serious internal mechanical failure, as yet not fully diagnosed. The car is full BMWSH and at 140,000 miles. I bought... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than... -
Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia... -
Off road tyres for a BMW X3 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am being offered an F25 X3 as a company car but I need it to be able to get through the snow that we get here in the peak district (6 inches on the roads... -
Which extras should I pay for in my new BMW X3? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to spec a new BMW F25 X3, which I know is a car you recommend. There are several very expensive extras I would like but the prices are serious....
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