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Which SUV to buy? 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have... -
Buying an executive car 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been very tempted by some deals on the BMW 520d and Mercedes E220. Would I have any diesel problems on a two year lease? Or should I get a Lexus... -
Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo... -
Timing chain failure on BMW X3 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We brought a 2007 BMW X3 from a second hand car dealer, but 10 weeks later the timing chain failed. The garage where we brought the car have said they... -
Warranty company won't pay out - what can I do? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The ECU on my 2006 BMW 3 Series has failed due to water ingress caused by leaves blocking the drain holes. My warranty company has said the problem is... -
Should I buy this secondhand BMW Z3? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 2.8-litre 1998 BMW Z3 for £2000. I have known the lady owner and her husband for some time and she has told me that the only reason... -
Should I buy a BMW M3 convertible or a Jaguar XK8 Coupe? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am running a 105,000 mile 2001 Saab 9-3 convertible, worth about £2500, I guess. I fancy an XK8 Coupe. But can I get one with a sunroof? Or do I get... -
Can you recommend a vehicle which allows for three ISOFIX child seat fitments across the back seat? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son has a BMW 530d Touring which suits his needs well, but his wife is expecting a third baby and he is concerned that the BMW does not have room for... -
Which fun, economical 2-seat convertible sports car would you recommend? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a used 2-seater convertible for under £4000 for three/four long trips every year, so we need some luggage space, comfort for distances,... -
Road tax mix up on a BMW? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me the technical reasons why a 2007 118d 3d is 123 g/km but after September it's 119 g/km when they seem identical cars? BMW could not... -
Should I buy a new warranty for my BMW 123? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 123 convertible which has done 22,500 miles and at three years old is now just out of warranty. I do about 10,000 miles a year. I have been... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a... -
Should I sell my BMW 3 Series at two years old or three? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 3 Series last year and am debating whether to trade it in either after two years or just before its third birthday. Financially, I guess,... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 for negotiating snow-covered roads? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great, but I foolishly sold it last year for a 1 Series thinking I did not need... -
Replacing an A4 Avant 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI is unfortunately too small for us. We are considerg replacing it with a BMW 520d SE Touring. I have seen an April 2009 model... -
Unfair fuel consumption figures 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Bought the car new in December 2009. It has always only averaged 25mpg and several other road tests show the same. Have had a go at BMW but no joy. Have... -
Shop around for the best deal on a MINI? 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
After 13 trouble-free years of owning a Mazda 323, my wife has decided she needs a new car. She went for a test drive in a Mini One 1.6 (Chilli Red)... -
New Car 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a brand new Mini from BMW. I opted out of BMW seal&protect and took it to my reputable detailing company for a seal&protect. This... -
How should we store our Mitsubishi Colt and BMW 3 Series for three months? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January 2011 my wife and I are taking an extended holiday in New Zealand. We will be away from mid January until early April. We have two cars, a Mitsubishi... -
Can you recommend a small, 'premium' car with more space than a BMW MINI? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mother currently has a BMW MINI (her second) and she really likes the quality, quirkiness and reliability of the car. However it is now used as an only...
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