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• Tesla still out front 6 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    So while the big manufacturers are starting to get their acts together, it seems they still have work to do regarding battery management, a lot in the case of Polestar.
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  I like the Volvo XC60 but they're all electric or hybrid. Should I still buy one? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now that Volvos are all-electric or hybrid, would you still recommend the XC60 or should I look for an alternative as I really want petrol? If so, what...
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  What's the best electric or hybrid car for a long daily commute? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best electric or hybrid car for a 150-mile daily run? The main purpose is to reduce the monthly cost on fuel and balance that with the price...
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  I have a Ford Kuga PHEV on order. Should I cancel due to the fire recall? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please give me your view about the news that Ford has suspended sales of this model due to fires affecting the High Voltage battery? I have one...
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  What are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars to maintain efficiency? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am self-isolating and, given the Government's restrictions on unnecessary driving, what are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars...
• Renault Grand Scenic - Renault Scenic no parking brake and "no faults"! 17 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  There are no sounds from the motors and no response from the switch (the light just flashes red all the time). I have tried re-using the yellow pull lever and testing again to no avail. I have had the battery off for 30 min and no difference.
• Vauxhall Corsa - Corsa won't start after months without use 12 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    I've been trying to get it to start since April, wanting to MOT the car and sell it. -First, the battery was dead.  So I went and bought a new battery and replaced it.   -Car still wouldn't start, and figured it would need new petrol, so I added some (not a full tank, but about a can-full).
• Nissan Micra se 2003 - Can I use a 2nd starter button with original one? 7 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  I've read that this could be down to interference. But I have found that disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery seems to sort it out. Also If I leave it for a while and try again it will start OK (must pick up the key fob signal). What I want to know is if I wire up a new momentary start switch, with it's own separate wiring, with one going to the battery (with an in line fuse) and the other one to the small wire on the starter. would this work OK or could it cause problems.
• Renault grand scenic 1.9 DCI 2004 - Steering fault advice 20 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  So....last week I had a steering fault show on the dash and the steering went super heavy, then the car died, we had the car recovered to Renault who charged us £200 for a diagnosis and put the fault as the battery so £120 for a new battery and Renault confirmed this solved the issue.  Skip to 48 hours later I jump in the car and what comes up on the dash?? You got it 'steering fault'  So we got the AA out who plugged in their machine and confirmed it's the steering motor so needs a new column.
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  Are the fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Hybrid true? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Hybrid specs suggest we will get 76.4mpg. Is it true?
• Nissan Juke 2015 - Heads up for Nissan Juke owners 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    Only last week, the car was back at the dealer to rectify a stop/start fault, which I was informed was a 'faulty battery'. Shocking that a new battery has not lasted 2 years/40,000 miles and I'm not a prolific user of stop/start.  Will update when the air con parts are fitted. 
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  How do I recommission my Mercedes-Benz after two years in a garage? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Two tears ago I threw my (until then) well maintained late 2006 Mercedes E-Class 320 CDI Avantgarde estate with 140K miles into a garage without any preparation....
• Nissan Almera Tino - Car stalling out 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Nothing looked rusted, loose, or worn enough to cause it to stall, nothing came up on diagnostics. The battery is fine, the fuel line pressure was fine, nothing seemed clogged.  I had the heating running on the 15th and 18th, not on the 17th. Today when I was driving it there was a lot of hot air coming from the windscreen vents but I left the fan and heating off.
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  Should I replace my Kia Cee'd with a Kia Sportage? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On your advice, I purchased a 2007 Kia Cee'd 1.4 S in 2008 which has been brilliant, I've only had to replace the battery. Being retired, I only do about...
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  Is my Subaru Impreza a potential classic? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 one mature-owner Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door wagon. Completely unmolested and never driven hard. Serviced by the main dealer, including cambelts,...
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  What fuel should I use for a petrol hybrid? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and do approximately 9000 miles per year. Half of which are local journeys, not exceeding 25 mile round trips, and the...
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  Spare key fob not working - do I have to go to a dealer for a replacement? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Mazda 6 hatch (2005 model) as my commuter car. Initially it only had one key - with a separate fob to lock/unlock the doors - but I have now...
• Vauxhall Zafira A - ZAFIRA WONT START 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  hi so   really struggling  had this car  a month  had afew problems after a service with vauxhall , we have had new track rods ends, ties  cv boots   egr valve clean after car  sluggish ,,   new problem  yesterday   car started  ran fine   , needed to go out a second time  car wouldnt start   turning over but nothing  ,  brought a brand new  battery  car was great   popped to morrisons   came out   car wouldnt start suggested  that it would be crank sensor  got a new one  by this time it was getting dark stuck  on  morrisons 3 hours  finally needed a tow  costing £50  !
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  Vauxhall Zafira door lock problem 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira has a problem with the remote door locking function. The ignition immobiliser works fine, but the doors suffer an inconsistent fault...
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  Poblem with my petrol float - can you help? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  hi John i have a polo classic 2002 1.6i i want to know my petrol gauges never show me the right amount of petrol in my car when i start the cat the needled...