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Transmission period 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is there a definitive answer to BMWs auto gearbox 'sealed for life' conundrum? I have trawled the internet, including your hallowed pages, but there still... -
Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking... -
What's the best electric car with a big boot? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am ready to change my now 12-year-old BMW 520d Touring for a new car. I have owned my BMW from new and have been delighted with it, but my annual mileage... -
Should I order a new car now or wait for stock? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I would like to purchase the BMW i4 M50. I understand that delivery could be in June 2022 if I order one now but am concerned that this could take longer... -
Is buying a low mileage electric car as risky as buying a low mileage diesel? 9 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a 2017 BMW i3 range extender at a main dealer with only 4363 miles on the clock. It didn't have its first service til June 2020 with 3136 miles... -
Should I be wary of buying a BMW 5 Series with mould on the seatbelts? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring but I've noticed that it has mould on the drivers seat belt and the driver's side rear seatbelt. The... -
Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel? 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 BMW saloon 2.0 diesel which we are passing on to our son. We are looking at buying a Skoda Yeti to replace it. My husband wants another... -
Should my local garage pay for snapped glow plug removal? 13 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week I had a quote from my local BMW garage for £300+ for changing the glow plugs on my BMW 5 Series (2003). I gave them the green light to do the... -
Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially... -
What will my BMW M3 be worth in three years' time? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a two and a half year old BMW M3 and I drive it a lot because of my job. I plan to change it in 2013 and imagine it will have done about 80,00 miles... -
Where should I sell my BMC 33D M Sport? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an E46 BMW 330D M Sport Touring auto in metallic black with a full range of extras (sat nav, TV, electric leather memory seats, xenons etc). It... -
Should the dealer replace a defective tyre fitted to a BMW 530d I just bought? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a lovely BMW 530d on an 05 plate from a dealer. When I went to pick it up everything was fine. When I got out of the village and got my speed... -
Which large cruiser will accommodate us and our baby? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000... -
Should we buy a self charging hybrid or not? 28 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple in our early 70s. We need a car although our actual weekly mileage is tiny, only 20 to 30 miles a week maybe. We are driving an... -
What's a good motorbike for a 10,000 mile trip? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around... -
Fault free VAG motors? 30 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I was never a fan of the VAG group (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda)and, on top of that, your site is full of examples about unreliable motors they produce; however... -
Buying AUDI A4 Avant: Which model? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We just had a baby and with my wife we would like to buy a new estate, preferably the Audi A4 Avant, although also considering the BMW 3 series touring.... -
I get good mileage from my BMW 5 Series on low profile tyres. 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read with some interest your reader reports about low profile tyres and their problems. I have had a 2007 BMW 535d Sport from new with 245/35x19... -
Is my Skoda Octavia reliable because of my driving style? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your slightly dismissive comments a couple of weeks ago on the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat 2005-2011. I have had a 2-litre diesel Octavia... -
Why did my insurer try to get me to take up an accident management plan? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago I was hit from behind whilst stationary at a junction. The impact was low speed, and the damage to my car (a 2011 BMW 5 Series) was light...
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