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• Renault Megane plip central locking 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Is this, and the extremely short delay between unlocking & starting to stop the immobiliser cutting in, a "feature" of this car, or do I have a problem with the battery for the remote??
• Peugeot 406 1.9 TD Wont Start 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Now the cold weather is here again the car does not want to start, i have changed the glow plugs but that did not help, now it only just turns over which in turn deadens the battery? Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks
• Peugeot 306 Fitting Amplifier! 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Anyone able to offer any advice on where to run cables through from the battery (ie, where abouts on the firewall is appropriate?) It's a diesel engine, so I don't want to inadvertantly let any fumes through, obviously positioning and correct gromets are important! Chris.
• key programming - ford mondeo, r reg 11 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  my key fob would not work i replaced the battery still no luck then found out information on-line but the fob will only lock and unlock 3 doors now not the drivers door anybody know what i should do next thanks
• Rover 216 remote central locking handset 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My cenral locking handset has become very unreliable, and I am worried that it will stop working completly. I have replaced the battery but things are not much improved. Any advice on possible cause/fixes and/or where to find a replacements would be much apprieciated.
• Ford courier -bad starting Diesel 26 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My ford courier diesel is very hard to start from cold and sometimes doesnt just drains the battery.I have changed the glow plugs New heavy duty battery New starter It starts fine once it has started PLEASE someone help me
• Breakdown services Investigated 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  If you don't want to watch the JC/KL debate, also on tonight is Rogue Traders at 20:30, on BBC1 - Investigating the shady practices of the breakdown service patrolmen. For example telling several customers who's battery's are flat that they need a new one, where in fact all that's needed is a recharge.
• Volvo 850T5 central locking remote 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Chaps/Chapesses, my brother's 850T5's r/c key fob is playing up. Is it a case of change the battery (there's no obvious way of opening the unit) or something more complicated ? BTW the only markings on it are: Metra System V - M100RC. Any thoughts anyone?
• Storing a car 22 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me advice on what I should do to protect my car (Alfa Spyder 1998) when it is in storage for a long period of time.I've inflated the tyres and dis-connected the battery and the car is covered over in a garage. What should I do when putting it back on the road? Regards Jabera
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  BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -...
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  What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
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  My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has...
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  Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?
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  Kia warranty expired two days ago - can I still make a claim? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has...
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  What are our rights after buying an unroadworthy car in a private sale? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought a BMW 1 Series this week from a private seller for £2500. He has had it five days and only driven it 25 miles. Yesterday, it failed to start....
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  What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely...
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  Is poor electric range on my new Volkswagen Passat GTE grounds for rejection? 7 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My company car just came up for replacement. As I largely do short trips, I decided to ditch diesel and got a Volkswagen Passat GTE last week. My commute...
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  Is there anywhere that can replace the remote keyfobs for a Saab 9000? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My father-in-law owns a 1998 Saab 9000 2-litre saloon. He has owned it from new and it has only done 30,000 miles. Over recent years the batteries in the...
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  Why did my wife's 2010 BMW 118d catch fire? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2010 BMW 118d Coupe automatic caught fire under the bonnet last week and completely burned out. Fortunately, she evacuated in time and called...
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  Why does my Hyundai's ISG keep failing? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half...