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How do play my own music in BMW iDrive? 12 Jan 2026 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a new BMW X1. Before ordering I asked for confirmation that the model I was buying had a USB plug in for playing my own music from a... -
My car keeps going back to the dealer under warranty for a water leak. What rights do I have? 3 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2018 BMW convertible from a BMW dealership with 4000 miles on the clock. The car has been back to the dealership on five occasions for a... -
I had a courtesy car after an accident - why is the insurer now refusing to cover the hire car costs? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had an accident in May and was advised by my local garage to contact an accident management company. They replaced my damaged Audi A6 with a BMW 5 Series... -
MINI Cooper (R56) timing chain failure 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2007 model) MINI Cooper from a local dealer 10 months ago. The car has been great until now. The yellow (EML?) warning light has come... -
Narrowing down sports car choice 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking around and considering a new car and settled on a sports car/coupe/convertible. The ones that grab my attention the most are the BMW... -
Admin fees - are they justified? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Some dealers are adding an extra fee to the purchase price of their vehicles. At least one of the car supermarkets add an extra £96 as a pre-delivery... -
Which comfortable automatic car to replace my BMW Z4? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 manual BMW Z4 2.5 which I have owned for about 10 months. It looks great but is not overly comfortable on long runs, the gear changes don't... -
Where can I sell my BMW M5? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to sell my M5 and would appreciate your advice as to how much I should get for it and the best way to sell it. It was registered on 30 June... -
What should I replace my Porsche Cayman with? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I received an unexpected text from my Porsche dealer asking if they could buy my 2006 34,800 mile Cayman. I responded and apparently they've had a run... -
Can I change my BMW 1 Series' tyres for something with a more comfortable ride? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my car from a BMW 3 Series to a 1 Series 1.6 model and I have Michelin tyres 205/55 R16 91H runflats and I find the ride to be... -
Expensive timing chain failure on my BMW 118d - who is liable? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The timing belt on my BMW 118d, 07 reg, with 59,000 miles on the clock broke last week and I am told by my local dealer that it cost £800 to strip down... -
I'm not happy with my 2009 BMW 525 - what could I replace it with? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I owned a 2002 BMW 525 Touring for a number of years and was very happy with it. Thinking it was time to replace it, I bought a 2009 BMW 525. I have been... -
Why must I carry spare bulbs when driving my BMW Z4 in France when I can't change the bulbs myself anyway? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW Z4 sDrive 3.5i and will be driving to France, Monaco and Italy this summer. I am keen to comply with all the regulations re travel, and have... -
Coder rogered 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in SW London and for the 2nd time in 18 months I have suffered an overnight theft (small, loose items only - sunglasses, parking change etc) from... -
Whitewashered 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008/58 BMW 320d with pop-up washer jets. While washing the screen and lights on the M62 during a January snowfall both jets popped up a little... -
They must be choking 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 BMW 120d front washers refuse to spray. The pump runs and even with the spay nozzle disconnected, no water emerges. From a review of Internet websites... -
Write off rights 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Surprisingly, it looks as if my son's September 2003 BMW 320td ES Compact Auto could be written off following a slow speed shunt with a 4x4 equipped with... -
Eighteeen pinch wheels 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 BMW 535d M Sport Touring fitted with standard run-flats that give a hard and uncompromising ride. I'm swapping them round with a view to... -
Disco chancer? 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 automatic, which had been trouble free until 105,000 miles, when I have had to replace suspension... -
Blowout by blowout account 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 BMW 525D M Sport with Goodyear Eagle 245 40 R18 93Y runflat tyres, on 18" alloys. One tyre has developed a small distortion in the sidewall...

