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  Have TMC traffic updates stopped? 23 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  TMC traffic updates are affecting most if not all cars which are over 2 years old, including my bought from new Audi in 2021. Audi is saying the situation...
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  What has happened to TMC traffic updates? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to the TMC traffic events on VW cars. I have not been able to receive them since late March. Looking at various forums it appears that...
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  Why won't the battery in our Honda CR-V hold a charge? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2009 Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel. Every few weeks the battery goes completely dead and the car has to be jump-started. The local garage cannot...
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  How can we look after our car if we're quarantined for three months? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat...
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  What small, economic, reliable car do you recommend for £6000? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm wanting to buy a small, economic car for my 19 year old daughter to travel between university and our home. I really don't want to pay more than £6000,...
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  Does my Fiesta need a new dashboard? 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my Ford Fiesta (2003) in normal conditions when all of the dials went to zero. I pulled over and tried to turn the engine off then back on...
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  Committed adultery 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are fairly basic: to carry two adults (5' 8" and 5' 5"), a reasonable boot for carrying medical bags, plus Tesco shopping. It needs to be reliable,...
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  A llarma 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have had problem after problem with my car not starting. If I disconnect the battery every night and reconnect, or disconnect when I am not using it...
• Citroen C3 - 2022 You! says "Cannot connect" when calling 19 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  Bluetooth works for Spotify and answering calls absolutely fine, no issues at all. However, when trying to make a call myself, it cuts off and goes back to the radio home screen. When I look at my phone when trying to make a call via my car, it ends the call with the messaging saying it "cannot connect". I have tried different phone numbers and none work.  I have tried turning Bluetooth off and on via both car and phone, I have switched car off and on and did a reset of the infotainment system and it doesn't seem to work either.
• Buying Advice - £5K 22 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  Reliability & Simplicity. Preferably; Decent bit of oomph when required. A bit more tech than my Focus (2011 radio feels quite dated now). Manual gearbox. Thanks!
• Portable car player 5 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  I have an old VW 2005 Passat estate and I want to update the stereo so we can all connect our android and apple phones. It's a radio and separate cd which I understand is double din and when I looked the cost of a decent replacement plus fitting  was a few hundred I'm  quite happy to have a portable touch screen car player so no fitting.
• Astra 2016 Dashboard Lights Issues 22 Jul 2024 (Forum)
    This morning I turned the ignition on to find that all the lights on the dashboard had seemed to turn off but after a few seconds they came back on. This was everything from radio, speedometer etc. As it seemed to correct itself, I drove off (car is running fine). Unfortunately while driving, every couple of miles it would happen again. One of my tyres needed pressure so I went to top that up, thinking maybe this was causing the computer to trip.
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus squeak - video/sound 24 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  See video here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/chkk9z02bmgq7e9/IMG-9551.MOV?dl=0 Very annoying on motorway or dual carriageways without radio on. At first thought this was the seat, have GT lubricated all the passenger seat side underneath no difference. However it does seem quieter the noise if a passenger is in the seat.  Appears to eminate from front of car or passenger side but can't pin point it.
• New Speeding Fines 4 May 2018 (Forum)
  I was listening to a talk radio station. An interesting caller phoned in for legal advice. He was caught speeding, going 9mph over the speed limit. He ticked the box and pleaded guilty, and paid his £100 fine.
• Mazda 2 - Mazda 2 Parrot System 26 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a Mazda 2 Takuya 2010, I have noticed that it has a Bluetooth system, I have researched that it is a Parrot System that came as standard, however mine is missing the Parrot device itself, I have the microphone, the radio controls on the steering and the Bluetooth connection itself, plus the cables connected in the glovebox. My question is, can I purchase another device to use? When I connect my phone with Bluetooth, I can call someone and talk however I have to control it with my phone and the volume is very low, I'm assuming the volume control is on the Parrot device, I call whilst driving on a regular basis so would love for this to work, if I buy a new device can it be connect back to the original system, if that makes sense.
• Kia Picanto 15 plate - USB Port - is an accessory kit available 2 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Anyway they are going to 'look into it' and call me in a few days. Not confident of the outcome.... I am going to change the radio/CD for an identical one from Feabay so she's got Bluetooth which is very straightforward, but its the USB port kit that I need help on. Anyone working in a Kia dealers out ther have an idea?
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2002 - dashboard cut out when cold 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  When cold, my dashboard cuts out about 1-3 times. When I say "cut out", the lighting stays on but the dials, radio, indicators etc. all cut out. The indicators don't work and I don't think the brake lights work either. This cures itself when I switch the engine off and restart it. After about 20-30 minutes (i.e. when warm), the problem goes away.
• Astra Life A/C 2009 Petrol 1598cc 2009 - Astra Life 2009 won't start 8 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  It started again with a jump start but won’t start again using the key again. The electrics, light, Radio, CD player, etc. work. The battery voltage was slightly more than 10. He think the starter motor has failed.   Any help would be much appreciated, AR  
• Ford Focus ST - Ford SYNC. Phone Wont Pair 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  The advice I've seen to obtain a 4 digit pin is to do the usual pairing then when the 6 digit pin displays on the screen you hit the ">>" button on the steering wheel, and this should show a 4 digit pin instead. I've done this and all that happens is the radio changes station and the 6 digit pin remains on show. Can anyone help who may of cracked this common problem please. SYNC is working, as my wife's phone paired successfully, though hers is newer than mine.
• Ford Focus Saloon - Ford Focus Starting Problems 1.6 Petrol Auto. 9 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    It only cranks as it starts, otherwise just a click!  Occasionally messing around with the electric windows or radio will actually get it to attempt to start more quickly (or so it seems). Any ideas please? Many thanks, M&C.