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Rover returns 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Y reg Rover 75 2 litre diesel with 81,000 miles. I like the car and want to keep it. I am 77 and only do about 5,000 – 6,000 miles a year with... -
Bat man 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
6 weeks after buying my 2008 CR-V 2.2 EX diesel, I parked it at Gatwick Airport for a 2-week holiday. When we returned to the car, the battery was completely... -
Why does my car's steering feel heavy sometimes? 29 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat 500's steering suddenly feels heavy when going in a straight line but feels normal when I turn the wheel. What's the issue? -
Why won't my car start? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Vectra won't start when I turn the key. All I get is a ticking noise. Can you please help? -
KIA Carens starting problem 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My KIA Carens has been difficult to start. It usually takes at least 10 seconds when cold and around eight seconds when hot. Had a new battery and fuel... -
Is is possible to buy a back-up battery for an electric car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they... -
Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I... -
Can I keep a hybrid car for 10 years? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years. Would it be viable to keep it that... -
How can I re-programme a key for my car? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
The remote functions on one of my keys for a 2005 Nissan X-Trail does not work. I have replaced the battery. It may be the circuit board is faulty or that... -
Is a Honda CTX700 a good used buy? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 2016 Honda CTX700 for sale. This bike has 2000 miles and was just traded in, so it is mint condition. Any cons on this? -
What should I do if I leave my car parked up for several months over the winter? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I go away for a couple of months around Christmas time and will be leaving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf on the driveway. Is it good practice to disconnect the... -
Is Unipart still going and what about the lifetime guarantee on its batteries? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Unipart Samson lifetime guarantee battery many years ago for my 3.5-litre Rover. I have had a few free replacements since then. I now need another... -
Are jump starters that plug into cigarette lighters any good? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Do you have an opinion on battery jump starter/chargers that plug into the cigarette lighter? Are they okay or best avoided? -
Advice on buying a used Lexus? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a 2008 Lexus RX400h with 72000 miles from a Lexus dealer. I assume the hybrid battery and motor will need to be replaced. Could this be... -
Large garage repair bill - should I pay? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
About two weeks ago my car went into the garage for what they thought was a flat battery. A recovery man had attempted to jump start it and this had apparently... -
intermittent starter problem 7 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
i have problems with ignition switching car on ok but not engaging starter on first turn of key , will engage on second or third attempt. This only happens... -
Flat battery on Volkswagen Polo - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Polo in 2010 and two years later the car failed to start on my drive and was taken by the dealer for tests. The car was returned... -
Battery maintenance on used cars? 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am going away for 3 months. My CR-Z will be indoors and my BMW outdoors. I am receiving conflicting advice - never use a trickle charger on the CR-Z.... -
My City Rover battery runs flat 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I left my City Rover on the drive for 3 days and the battery is now dead. Had an auto electrician look at it and he can't find the fault. Also happened... -
The stop start economy 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband drives an Audi A1 automatic, which has a stop/start system. The engine will automatically cut out when the vehicle stops, and when you take...
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