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What should I replace my Touran with? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Volkswagen Touran Sport diesel with a DSG gearbox. The car is big enough to fit my non-foldable wheelchair in the boot and is fine for... -
Is a seven mile journey enough to allow my BMW 320d's DPF to regenerate? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 320d and was interested in your response to the email from EJ, Market Rasen concerning the burning off of diesel particulates. What do you... -
Should I specify the 8-speed autobox for my new BMW 435i? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a 435i M-Sport and now have a few days in which to decide whether or not I should go for the 8-speed autobox. I have always been a... -
Summer tyres for BMW 320d - which set will give the softest ride? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 320d with 17-inch alloy wheels needs new run-flat tyres. While I have winter wheels with 16-inch steel rims and Dunlop tyres (205-55-16), which... -
New lease car delivered with bodywork damage - what should I do? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My new BMW 330D M Sport Touring was delivered a few weeks ago; it had two small stone chips on the n/s rear quarter panel, and a hairline scratch on the... -
Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000... -
Considering buying an X6 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a new BMW X6 40d, the dealership are offering a fantastic deal. Currently drive a 2012 BMW 535d, awesome car but miss the elevated... -
Winter Tyres ... my friend has a theory 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been persuaded by your (and other) advice on winter tyres and now switch over every winter. I do believe that my rear wheel drive BMW is better... -
Theft via OBD port 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recent articles in the press regarding a security flaw with late registered BMWs causes me concern. I've looked at the internet and there is a lot of information... -
Which company car for motorway driving with good fuel economy and low tax? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am shortly to change jobs and will have to choose a company car, list price up to £28,000. I am 6-feet 4-inches tall, will drive approximately 60,000... -
My BMW 5-Series suffers from a harsh ride - what do you suggest? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW F11 5-Series Touring on standard 17-inch wheels with 225/55 R17 runflat tyres. The ride is awful and I have always assumed that the stiffness... -
Stalling old BMW 525 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 1994 old BMW 525TD automatic has developed an intermittent fault. Occasionally, from rest, when it is put into drive the engine stalls (if it was a... -
Why is our BMW Compact's space saver wheel a different diameter to its 16-inch wheels? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
In Honest John in August a reader mentioned that his Astra space saver spare wheel was two inches smaller in diameter than the road wheels. My BMW Compact... -
Best value engine size 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My bad back makes driving my current Honda S2000 painful and I now need more space, an auto box and ideally a metal folding roof. I rarely use the huge... -
We buy any car/ cash4cars 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am literally about to buy (already paid a deposit) a 2007 BMW 320 SE with 37k on the clock. I am paying £10,995 for it, but when I did some investigation... -
Waiting list on an Audi A3 21 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying an Audi A3 low mileage instead of my ususal BMW. I went to the main dealer in Cardiff who was not very helpful, had no brochures... -
Was this winter tyre and spare wheel deal from Listers BMW, for my 116i M Sport, a good deal? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
For readers considering winter tyres, I purchased a set of 16-inch alloys with Goodyear runflat winter tyres fitted from Listers BMW, Boston, Lincs, and... -
Buying a new car - cheap to run, can get to the dog in the boot - but still good fun! 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a (nearly) new car, preferably five-door, that can fit a dog in the boot, with quick acceleration and some 'pizazz!' (I can't get excited... -
Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The... -
Which are the best runflat tyres currently available? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend fitting third generation runflat tyres to improve ride quality, but I have been unable to find any for sale in the UK. The most common mentioned...

