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Freelander 2 starting problems 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I press the starter button the engine sometimes fails to turn over as if the battery is low. It may take 2 or 3 attempts till the engine turns over... -
Ford Focus 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Ford Focus and the audio unit won't turn on. It recently had a flat battery and since then it won't turn on. I have put a new battery on... -
Getting a classic back on the road - what should I do? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 1991 Nissan Sunny has been off the road for many months. I've bought a new battery as the old one is completely dead. I haven't fitted the battery yet... -
How does the Renault E-TECH electric mode work? 6 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Am buying a 2023 Captur e tech 145 and it seems just like my 21 Captur Auto except electric. Renault garage said that it automatically changes from petrol... -
How can I prevent a flat battery? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 6 moth old Lexus NX. I have had a hip replacement and in respite care for over i month recovering. Unable to drive the car for 6 weeks When I... -
Can I trickle charge my car? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
With the enforced lay-up of my 2018 Jaguar XF, can I use a C-TEK MVS 5-C trickle charger on my car? If so, where is the best place to connect it? -
What is causing my Honda Civic Type S' battery to discharge in under a week? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new petrol engined Honda Civic Type S on 28 April 2011 from Swansway Honda Rochdale with delivery mileage. Since then, when I've taken... -
Who is responsible if an RAC Trackstar tracking device flattened the battery on our Porsche Carrera? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Porsche Carrera 2S four years ago and we fitted a RAC Trackstar device. This work was carried out by a local RAC Franchise as we live in... -
How should an MHEV operate? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage ('74 plate 1600 petrol GTLine MHEV) has a display option which shows when the 48v battery is charging but never indicates when the battery... -
My car won't start and when it does, I lose power steering. What's the issue? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 SEAT Ibiza. Occasionally it won’t start, so I have to jump-start it. Also, if I slam the bonnet down and the car is off, it will not start... -
My car battery failed after just four weeks - is the dealer liable? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a five year old Vauxhall Cascada from a main dealer which included a two year NetworkQ warranty. In the first week of using it I reported a number... -
How can I tell when my hybrid Auris is running on electric or petrol? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a 2010 Toyota Auris Hybrid but I notice there is no indication of when you are running on electric and when you are running... -
What could be causing the battery in my Mercedes-Benz V220 to discharge completely? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz V220 CDi. It has developed some kind of electrical fault that two Mercedes garages have failed to solve. Basically the battery... -
Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences... -
Can you buy battery powered dash cams? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are there any dash cams which operate only on battery? Either rechargeable or replaceable? I do not like wires from car power point/cigarette lighter trailing... -
Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE? -
Will fitting a dashcam to an EV reduce the range? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have? -
Why does the stop/start not work on our car? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference... -
What's the fuel efficiency of a plug-in hybrid when the battery has run out? 19 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there a rule of thumb about how much less efficient a plug-in hybrid is when the battery runs out compared to a combustion engine equivalent? For example,... -
Why is my car's battery losing charge? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI that has done 35,000 miles and been serviced by Volkswagen since new. I've owned the car for 13 months. I've noticed the battery...
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