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What's the best hybrid estate car? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my 10-year-old Golf diesel. I would like a car with similar fuel costs and am told the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hybrid is good.... -
ford focus 1.6 petrol auto 2011 - battery problem 20 Sep 2021 (Forum)
Self and wife help in caring for neighbour. Her car, serviced to date, has developed a fault which drains battery completely in a few seconds. Main ford dealer services always but now closed locally. Battery replaced with Halfords who changed it after a few months as thought it had "failed" and replaced on warranty. -
We are storing our car due to Coronavirus - are there precautions to take to keep it in good order? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Prius (17 reg) is mainly used for short runs, up to about 35 miles.This has never caused me any problems, however, in the present times, l feel... -
Is hydrogen a better option than EVs? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Would it not be a good idea to move to hydrogen-powered vehicles and not bother with battery power? It would have a lot of advantages such as not having... -
My car is stuck in park - what's the solution? 23 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo automatic is stuck in park and will not start. The engine will only turn over once then it sounds like a starter motor noise. It will only... -
Can you recommend a family-sized plug-in hybrid with enough battery range to cover a 30-mile round trip commute? 28 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a family-sized plug-in hybrid with enough battery range to cover a 30-mile round trip commute? Ideally less than three years old and... -
Is a used Renault Zoe a good buy for a daily 30 mile commute? 8 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Due to a change in circumstances, we're looking at buying an electric car for my wife to commute 15 miles each way into work, although there's no charging... -
What are the signs that I need the alternator in my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI replaced? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Recently, the battery light on my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI comes on above 3000 revs but as soon as I drop below it goes off again. There is also a whirring... -
Mazda 6 - Engine cutting out when cold then running cold 24 Mar 2015 (Forum)
In stop/start town driving it gets a bit warmer, but still not quite up to the halfway mark on the gauge. The car had a new battery a couple of moths ago, but other than that no other changes. I've only noticed this behaviour since the new battery, it started immediately the battery was changed. The old battery had gone totally flat. -
Should I buy a Citroen 2CV to leave at the airport in France for use during my monthly trips? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the idea of a left-hand drive 2CV to take to France, with a view to parking at the airport and driving it on my monthly trips instead of hiring... -
Is our Fiat 500's stop-start working properly? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start on my wife's Fiat 500 often either fails to cut the engine when in neutral at traffic lights, and this is accompanied by a dashboard warning... -
Warning lights when the car isn't started? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've never owned a Volkswagen before so not sure how they work but I noticed yesterday when I put my key in the ignition in position 2, I was just listening... -
My Clio turns its lights on when parked? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically... -
Mercedes A-Class - A190 Starting issues 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
I'm unsure if this is the item I'm supposed to be looking at, regardless if that 3 wire connector is connected, the dash still shows which gear I am in, it reads neutral when in neutral and vice versa. - If I were to check those3 pin connections, am I right in going in red wire at each point and black on battery earth with my multimeter to check resistance? Any help would be great. I'm also assuming it isn't a relay as battery voltage is going to the starter? - Also there is no solenoid clicking, but I have read this is normal for this class of Mercedes? -
Bonnet 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an early Mk4 Golf. I can release the bonnet as far as the safety stop from the cockpit lever. To fully open the bonnet I have to pull on a second... -
Hyundai i10 (2008 - ) - Experiences of i10 ownership! 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
The RAC chap kindly rang the dealer and supplied documentary evidence saying the battery was u/s. The dealer accepted this and the hunt began for a spare battery.... not ONE was to be found in the country !! - the dealer retrieved one from a brand new i10 that had been delivered that afternoon ! -
Why are EVs not more streamlined? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
It amazes me that the current lot of electric vehicles do not seem to even pay lip service to streamlining to save battery. The front of a large number... -
Why is my electric car not showing the range claimed in the handbook? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
As recommended, I charge my electric car to 80% of capacity to save the battery. The chart on the car's panel shows a maximum charge to give a distance... -
Can I get a dash cam that will continuously record in my parked car for a month at a time? 17 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that I use for about four consecutive days a month. The rest of the time it is garaged. I wish to get a dash cam that will retain the time... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because...
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