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Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature... -
Is there an electric pick-up or tipper on the market? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I work for a Parish Council and want to replace our pick-up which is four-wheel drive (a necessity for some of our sites). The Council are keen on going... -
Ford fiesta - Car struggling to drive ABS light on 21 Jun 2019 (Forum)
Is it possible that the 6 weeks of inactivity meant the handbrake has jammed or perhaps I installed the battery wrong and the computer has been fried? Any suggestions at all would be appreciated before I can get it looked at by a mechanic next week. Thanks in advance -
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars? 28 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars due to the different... -
Is my car clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is my Polo GTI clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? If so, how can I get out... -
Is £800 a fair price to replace the heater fan in my 2004 Saab 9-3? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Saab 9-3 had a flat battery several times after being left for a couple of weeks. The garage diagnosed a fault with the heater fan which was draining... -
Saab 9-3 car alarm keeps going off 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 and the alarm keeps going off. I need to check the batteries in the control unit, but I have been unable to find it so far. I have... -
Volkswagen Polo won't start 13 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. It has a 1.4 petrol engine, automatic gearbox and has covered 90,000 miles. Recently it developed an intermittent start-up... -
Rover 25 immobiliser stuck on 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2001 Rover 25. Over the past few days I have been having some problems with the remote unlocking. I have changed the battery in the remote handset... -
What should I look for when buying a used Honda CR-Z? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a used Honda CR-Z up to five years old and £10k to use as an occasional secondcar. What should I look out for and how will I know... -
How reliable is the Lexus RX400h? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking for a large estate or SUV - I have seen a 2007 Lexus RX 400h advertised with 45,000 on the clock for £14,600 by a Lexus dealer - full... -
Seat Ibiza windows opening when parked 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2009 Seat Ibiza sport 1.4 3-door has an intermittent problem whereby the windows and sunroof open when the car is parked. Owner forums suggest... -
Ford Focus - Ford Focus intermittent electrical failure 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
When I tried the ignition it started and ran fine and everything worked. REALLY STRANGE! I do think the battery is old and tired. I'm suspecting a connection, battery or alternator fault or short circuit, but the fact that it spontaneously cleared in inconsistent with anything I can think or, unless there is some form of self resetting trip switch? -
Mercedes Sprinter - New vehicle not so new, legal advice please. 5 Jan 2015 (Forum)
I love the motorhome but worry about the fact that it's been standing around somewhere for two years. I'm concerned about the tyres, the vehicle battery and the three leisure batteries and of course the fact that I've got a vehicle that was over three years old when I collected it. What are my legal rights? -
Why does my Ford Mondeo stall in cold weather? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a repetitive problem with my 2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi - the car stalls in cold weather It only happens for the first few hundred metres and... -
Need an electric car - which model is cheapest to run? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Golf which has been fantastic. It has done 183,000 miles with no problems until the latest MoT, when the track rod ends, ball joins... -
Buying a used car with low mileage – are there any mechanical issues I should be aware of? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2008 Hyundai Getz 1.4 petrol from a private seller. The car has very low mileage (5500 miles) and comes with a full service history.... -
Does the stop-start system on my KIA Rio cause extra wear on the engine? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a new KIA Rio 3-spec car. Like many other cars it has an Eco system where the engine shuts off when you stop at traffic lights etc.... -
Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new... -
Window wiring on an old Rover 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell me which wires to connect to a battery in order to run the window up and down on a Rover 825. It was easy on my earlier car because there...
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