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What should I replace my A5 Sportback with? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
As my Audi A5 Sportback reaches five years old, I am thinking about a replacement before big repair bills start appearing. I have done 26,000 miles (trouble... -
What should I look out for when buying a used 14-year-old BMW? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying an older 2000 X-reg BMW with 50,000 miles, one previous owner and FSH from a dealer. Apart from ascertaining the regularity of... -
Why doesn't my Volkswagen Touareg's cruise control work on downhill slopes? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDI new six months ago and am delighted with it, but on a steep hill in Argyll the vehicle runs away with me over the... -
Are long life servicing regimes to blame for below-par reliability? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A lot of higher mileage BMWs and Audis suffer reliability issues, and in you replies you often state that so called long life and filled for life servicing... -
Where can I sell my 1991 BMW E30 cabriolet? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to let go my 1991 J-reg E30 BMW cabriolet with leather seats, sports auto gear box, electric hood and air con that I have owned for 16... -
What caused crankshaft failure in my BMW 320d? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 BMW 320d SE Tourer, E46 I think, now with 147,000 miles. I bought it in Nov 2007. After a £1500 bill to get it though its MoT my wife was... -
Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;... -
My Yaris is consuming oil 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Wonder if you can give me some advice on my Yaris 1.4 D4D oil consumption. It has just had its second consumption test and has used 1.4L of oil in just... -
Which comfortable, economical car for long distance commuting? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to start a 500 miles per week weekly commute in my new role and need to make a choice on company car to fit several needs. With this mileage... -
Which cars and vans are manufactured in the UK? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
To help provide jobs in the UK and reduce the UK’s negative balance of payment problem we always, as far as possible, buy UK made products. Both our present... -
Which wheels and tyres for a 2010 3 Series 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
The alloys factory fitted to this vehicle are 17 inch V spoke style 285. Tyres are Bridgestones 225/45 R 17. I have covered only 17,000 miles and the rear... -
What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and... -
Did you know that runflat tyres must be removed from the wheel differently to normal tyres? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been delighted with the comfort and wear rate on my 2008 BMW 320D Touring 17 inch runflats. However, following replacement I experienced low-pressure... -
Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I... -
Should I buy an ex-demo BMW X3 for full list price or wait until next year for a brand new one? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me on an offer my local BMW main dealer has made me please? I am interested in the new X3 and he is quoting a delivery date of next March.... -
With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34... -
We are looking for a reliable 5-door car with good build quality - should we buy petrol or diesel? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired and are planning to spend around £20,000 on a new or nearly new car. Being conscious of escalating fuel costs we were planning... -
Which wheel size should we specify with our new BMW X3? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Long gone are the days when the only decisions you had to make when ordering a new car were colour and model. We recently spent several hours deciding... -
Why is my new BMW X3 late, and which wax treatment should I use on it? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I refer to your comments regarding the need to have BMW cars wax treated, and would like to know the relative merits of the two 'Autoglym' products mentioned,... -
What could have caused pins and needles in my hands after driving a friend's Hyundai i30 long distance? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Each December a friend and I travel from Yorkshire to Scotland, usually in my petrol BMW 318 automatic. This year, because my car is a snow hater, we went...
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