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What car for £15k? 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car in the next month or so. I have one child of 2yrs and looking to add another to the brood. I currently have a BMW 320d... -
Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000... -
Why is Autoglass's windscreen repair cost for our BMW E38 so high? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's year 2000 BMW 728 E38 requires a new windscreen. We contacted our insurer, Swiftcover and were told that we could have the replacement handled... -
Please recommend a small 4x4 to replace our BMW 1 Series for use in snow. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple and currently run a 3-year-old 2-litre automatic BMW 1 Series that proved to be totally unsatisfactory during the November/December... -
We were sold the wrong, less powerful model of BMW 520D - can we insist on a replacement? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008-registered BMW 520D from a showroom and asked if it had the 177bhp engine fitted from September 2007. The sales manager confirmed that... -
Do the runflat tyres fitted to the BMW 118d SE have a shorter lifespan than conventional tyres? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently acquired a 2007 BMW 118d SE Auto - the so-called ‘Efficient Dynamics’ version. Initial impressions are all positive: handling, performance,... -
After sales back-up 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 320iSE in Feb 2010. My wife has experienced severe backache and problems since then. Cushions of varying shapes and of orthopaedic standard... -
Campaign for humane lights 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz front lights at night on many models look tacky and sadly it is not Mercedes fault. The owners and drivers should give them feedback but... -
Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for... -
Carbon tyretracks 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
For the past 2 years I've been running a Volvo XC70. This car has given me all the comfort that I could wish for with its fantastic seats and long travel... -
Fishing chips 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 123d and am looking at ways to further decrease my fuel consumption as I drive approx 100 miles per day, mainly all motorway sat on cruise... -
Braken butty 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would much appreciate your advice. I bought a 2003 BMW E46 M3 from a Honda dealership a few weeks ago. A "safety check", including a brake inspection,... -
Is TPMS accurate? 17 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the... -
What's the best way to refurb a worn seat bolster on a car with leather upholstery? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 BMW 320Ci with full leather grey interior has a worn bolster on the driver's seat. What is the best way to refurbish it? -
Are there any good quality narrow cars that will fit in my small garage? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are there any quality narrow cars the same width or less than my 2006 BMW 1 Series? I really like this car but the latest models are too wide for my garage... -
What battery trickle charger do you recommend? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW Z4 which hasn't been used over the winter. A new battery was fitted late last year, but this morning it is as flat as a pancake. The AA has... -
Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume... -
Reporting an aggressive driver 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
How do I report a very aggressive driver? I have camera footage recorded on my dash cam. -
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i? 21 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos.... -
Which plug-in hybrid cars have the longest electric range? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
Which plug-in hybrid cars (under £50K) give the longest electric range?

