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Can I get a contribution from the seller of my ex-fleet BMW 520d towards replacement parts? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 520d as an ex-fleet car with 96,000 miles. I have done less than 1000 miles, but I had to change all brake pads and all four discs because... -
Should I trade in my Volvo S60 for a BMW 320 SE Touring? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 52-plate Volvo S60 2.0L petrol with 110,000 miles on the clock and with its MOT due. It's been a good runner and I picked it up five... -
Which large saloon car would you recommend for motorway use and towing a caravan? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2001 BMW 530d SE (E39) from new and have covered approximately 11,000 miles per year, 75 per cent of which has been on motorways. Though... -
Will my insurance company increase my premium if I have my BMW 3 Series remapped? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW E46 and I'm planning to get my ECU remapped. Do I need to inform my car insurance provider? If I do, will they increase my premium? What if... -
Is there a German-made sports car that looks like a Healey 3000 and has a BMW M Sport engine? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to think of a sports car that is similar to a Healey 3000 in looks (may only come as a coupe though) and I believe it's German with a large... -
Pinners needled 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
You addressed a query from I.M. of Pinner when he asked about run flat tyres on his BMW 535d M Sport. I drive a 2006/56 BMW 330i SE Coupe auto with 19"... -
Refinery 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife is about to change her car and can't decide what to get. It needs to be an automatic and as quiet and as comfortable as possible inside. She will... -
Losing your air 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2005 BMW 320 Cd with 48,000 miles. I was recently away for a week's holiday. On my return the air-con is not working. The fans come on but no... -
Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers... -
Can you recommend a reliable, premium used car? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a 2009 Audi Q5 3-litre, a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI or a 2013 BMW 330d xDrive, which is more reliable and a better overall car to drive?... -
We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles... -
My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular... -
The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very... -
Buying a car on PCP - why are the fees from brokers so high? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a new BMW 1 Series on PCP and interested in brokers as the prices are a lot cheaper. They are charging anywhere from £199 to £395... -
Which four-seater coupe would you recommend? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used 'premium' coupe with a bit of 'oomph'. My budget is £15k. It must have four seats and be petrol-engined. Obvious choices are BMW 3 Series... -
Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would... -
My 2003 BMW E46 318ci has come up with five Vanos fault codes - please help. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After having a misfire problem on my 2003 BMW 318ci E46, which turned out to be a crack in the coil pack rubber, I fitted new coil packs with new plugs,... -
What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85... -
Should I buy a 3 Series? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6. I commute 100 miles a day and I want to buy a BMW 3 series. Is that a good idea? -
New car paint protection - is it worth it? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've ordered a new BMW 320 xDrive and the dealer has recommended a paint protection product called AGlaze for £399. The product comes with a five year...
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