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• My lousy Xantia 12 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Problem is the red light that flashes when the alarm is armed now glows continuously with the ignition on or off but at least the screaming has stopped. And altough all the array of warning lights come on plus radio lights etc it wont start .The starter motor spins and then just runs out of puff and lies down and dies. How do I fix the alarm ? Is it just a new Battery to cure everything ? Help needed please.
• Crime doesn't pay ... 11 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Bezuidenhout said once they realised the kiosk had no money, they took the cashier's wallet, cellphone and two-way radio. A co-worker of the cashier realised something was amiss and pursued the two men. They ran off in different directions - one towards the car (AGAIN!), and the other into the reserve. The man running to the car (DITTO) was observed throwing away a pistol.
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  Is a Ford Puma Black a future classic? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a year 2000 Ford Puma Black Special Edition with 53500 miles on the clock which has been a much-loved family owned second car for around 14 years....
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  Our fusebox caught on fire - do we have any recourse as we've only owned it five months? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We've owned a 2013 Volkswagen Passat for the past five months. This morning, while my wife was driving to work, she heard a crackle and thought it was...
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  Which family MPV will be reliable and has room for three adults in the back seats? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 12-year-old Renault Kangoo is now on its last legs, our Hyundai i20 is too small as a main family car for two adults and three growing kids, and we...
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  Why are Jaguars particularly comfortable for me despite my bad back? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  12 years ago I was in permanent pain whether sitting, standing or lying down. My chiropractor told me he could no longer help me after 20 years of successful...
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  Sept 2011 Golf - flat battery problem 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Golf 1.4 TSI 5dr in Sept 2011 and have been very happy with it. When it was parked at home 2 days ago I noticed that both front...
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  Back to the Landy 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the recent article about running older and much simpler vehicles that are perfectly adequate for everyday use, one glaring omission in the list...
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  Why does the battery on my Alfa Romeo 159 TI discharge after two weeks without use? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly...
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  Counsel taxed 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My car was stolen from outside my house. The community police visited and asked me twice if I wanted victim support (no thank you). I spoke to the police...
• Ford Explorer - Stepping into the world of EVs 6 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  So far, the real range is working out at about 320 miles, that’s with air con permanently on, mobile phone plugged in, radio on etc, so I don’t think there are any range anxiety issues here. It’s a very comfortable car, still getting used to it, but the early signs are promising. Once we get the home charger installed, I’ll be charging at 7p per kWh, and so far the car is averaging 4.2 miles/kWh with me.
• Hyundai i20 - What year i20 should I buy? 19 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Have had a lot of short term car hires since I've moved back (to visit my granny etc) so open minded about getting a different car altogether but I did feel I got a lot of car for my money with the i20...my model had a lot of spec and perhaps things that other people would consider novelty like the heated wing mirrors, DAB radio, climate control - I really appreciated!!! Especially compared to the cheap fit-outs of the cars in Dubai (honestly surprised my Ford Kuga didn't come with a cassette player).  Thank you in advance!
• Campaign to stop expat pensions and benefits 5 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I have already written to my MP, the DWP and the PM - predictably no response from any of them. I understand (from a Radio 4 interview 18 months ago) that £6Bn a year leaves the UK in the form of expat pensions and benefits. This money directly benefits competitor economies - mostly Spain and France. Expats have rejected the UK and contribute nothing, but many (most?)
• New Used car - Which one 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Auto Shift Paddles Electric/auto parking brake Parking senors front and rear Adaptive Braking Lane Assist Electric adjusted seats Xeon/ LED lights and Day time running Parking assit DAB Radio Keyless Go Stop Start Auto Climate control Speed limiter and cruise control Sat nav is poss Quite like the idea of all wheel drive Hill assist tyre pressure and run on flat warning headligh bulbs not working warning (if that is even a thing)   The ones Ive been looking at are Mercendes A200 2015 model that seems to tick some of the boxes but not all.
• Nissan Almera - Nissan Almera - Strange Starting problem 6 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I thought it was the alternator so got a multimeter and with car off the volts was about 12.3 and then with the engine on it went to 14.4 ... turned on fog lights, AC, radio etc and volts was 14.1 or there abouts.   Here is the crazy part, she bought a portable emergency start battery (plug it into your mains over night and then can jump start a car)... So i connected it to the battery and 10 seconds later i tried turning the key and it starts straight away.... left the car running for 10 minutes on 2,000 ish revs ... turned off the car and 2 seconds later tried turning the key again and just clicking noise.... connected the emergency jump battery again and it starts straight away.
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  Buying a used car that's suitable for older drivers 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our late 70s. We need to replace our Nissan Almera. We are looking for a two-year old used car. Reliability is paramount and we want...
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  Astra making buzzing sound - what's wrong? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just bought a new Vauxhall Astra SRI, but noticed a buzzing noise at around 30/40mph. Any idea what’s causing it?
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  Is there a known fault with the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that there is a known fault in the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, which I have in my 2008 Skoda Octavia, which causes it to cut...
• Mazda 121 - 1.3 - 1996 - Draining Battery 25 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  The car is not used much, but we have had it for 2 years and this has just started happening. Checked the obvious, interior light, radio, side-lights etc, etc. All off When I put a multi-meter acoss the live battery terminal to earth, it indicated a  full short, which is a little worrying... Should that happen, surely that is dangerous?
• Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 2001 (y reg) - Buying Volkswagen advice 19 May 2010 (Forum)
  Sports seats with height adjustment, front armrest, adjustable steering column/wheel, front/rear electric windows. Remote central locking. Electric/heated door mirrors. Front/rear fog lights. Radio/ 6 CD autochanger with eight speakers. Trip computer. ABS & ASR. Cruise control. Remote alarm/immobiliser. Full VW service history file. been to see this car, it has had one lady owner from new. it's genuine miles, been serviced every year by the VW dealership.