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Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Auris TS hybrid test drive 13 Jun 2016 (Forum)
I noticed that the battery seemed to stay between 80-100% full. This is fine but I was wondering whether I should somehow use more of the range of the battery. My thinking is that surely this means I wasn't using all the battery and was therefore guilty of lugging the battery around and only using a small amount of it. -
Any - Does Start/Stop Technology Really Save any Money? 23 Jun 2014 (Forum)
(C) Are the more robust starter ring, starter motor, larger capacity battery systems and associated monitoring systems as reliable and trouble free as the conventional arrangement, where you can always simply choose to 'turn off your engine' for as long as necessary if 'stuck' in a motorway traffic jam etc. -
Who should pay for this repair? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car, Ford Fusion 2006 1.4 diesel, was purchased from a dealer in September 2012. I was told at the time there was a 6 months warranty for parts... -
Warm start problems 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Earlier in 2012 I purchased a Nissan Patrol GE SE 4x4 (1998), for £3K with just 74K Miles, for farm and forestry work. It has been serviced and MOT'd.... -
Electric & Hybrid Cars 12 May 2012 (Forum)
It was interesting to hear the difference in the sales pitch between the hybrid manufacturers and the electric only, with the hybrid claiming that their batteries would last longer since they were only charged by the petrol / diesel engine and you couldn't abuse the battery by fast recharging from the mains. For the electric only cars, I found the whole concept of recharging interesting. -
How do I get an abandoned car removed? 29 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Someone we know asked to park their car on my driveway with a SORN for 2 weeks. Six months have now passed and the car is still there. We want the car... -
My daughter's Audi A1 has damp in the driver's footwell but the door seals seem fine, what could be the cause? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughters Audi seems to be getting damp in the drivers foot well door seals seem fine, are there any known issues regarding this fault? -
Is there a limit to how long you can leave a trickle charger connected? 9 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I see you have recommend the CTEK MXS in the past. Would it be suitable for my 2022 Vauxhall Crossland which, due to my unexpected poor health, is now... -
Honda Civic 2017 - Warning Lights Pinging on Startup 31 Mar 2023 (Forum)
Without a 100% guarantee of success this is obviously out of the question, Looking on the internet for similar issues some people suggest that it could be battery related (the car is still on its original battery) or possibly down to the alternator. I wondered if anyone else has experienced anything similar. I am quite happy to carry on using it as it drives like a new car but there could be an issue with getting it through the MOT test later in the year. -
Can I reject my faulty motorhome? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new motorhome in November 2021 and on collection it started developing faults, mainly electrical. It's on its third battery. I've returned... -
Will an electric car maintain its quoted range if it's driven at high speeds? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
How do quoted economy figures for battery-electric cars hold up if the car is driven continuously at motorway speeds? My daughter lives 170 miles away... -
Do I need to have a home charging point if I want to buy a hybrid? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a self-charging hybrid car but I'm not keen on the thought of having to install an outside electric charging point at my house.... -
Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can... -
Ford Grand C-MAX 'child lock malfunction' message 18 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Ford C-MAX. Recently, it has started to show a 'child lock malfunction' message on the information display. The key fob no longer locks or... -
Any - Poor breakdown service - Missing the obvious 4 Feb 2020 (Forum)
Some readers will be ahead of me here but the "knocking" would slightly better be described as "clicking". Classic signs of a simple flat battery and relays not holding. A typical breakdown service driveway job if ever there was one. Rather than call out a garage at our expense (if I could find one on a Saturday) and possibly not achieve a fix before tomorrow's sale, I dug out the charger and gave it an hour. -
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...
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