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  What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors...
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  How much better MPG will a hybrid offer compared to petrol? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car?
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  Are range extender EVs any good? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of these? To me they seem to be the answer given the issues of finding chargers and general range anxiety. The only ones I have heard...
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  My Ford's SYNC 3 system has stopped working, what could be the cause? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I can't turn on the radio or adjust the in my Ford Transit as the audio button on the touch screen is greyed out. It did it once before and was advised...
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  How do I programme the key for my Vauxhall Astra? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2014 Vauxhall Astra GTC and one of the keys only partially works. It will unlock the doors and start the engine, but does not remotely...
• XBUS light electric modular utility vehicle 21 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Apparently no special tools are required.  It has an 'in hub' electric motor in each corner and the standard battery pack will give a range of up to 200km, but (*) this can be extended with two extra packs to give a range of up to 600km. Maximum speed is quoted as being >100km/h, which is absolutely fine for my needs.
• BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - BMW 225xe plug-in hybrid: owner's diary 1 Jul 2020 (Forum)
   But here are some initial findings from the first few days of ownership: --  using 'Max eDrive' mode, which stops the petrol engine kicking in unless you activate kickdown, and delivers up to 78mph on the electric motor alone, I can do my 8-mile round trip commute (which involves NSL dual carriageways and town shuffling) for two consecutive days, and still have about 25% charge left in the battery.  Performance in this mode is more than adequate for keeping up with traffic flow, although battery range will be reduced in winter weather. --  the BMW-supplied charging cable would be better if it was 3 feet longer.
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  Can I go for a drive as long as I don't leave my car? 1 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I can do to make sure my car runs fine if I do not use it over the next few weeks? It was reported in the newspaper last week that it...
• Citroen Picasso and other Models - Citroen Engine Fault Light Problem some solutions 21 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  TFLCO is a known Citroen-wide issue that they, so I am told, have never fixed. A GOOD TIP:After you have disconnected the battery for more than half an hour, when you connect it go for a drive of more than 15 minutes ASAP. This 'trains' the ECU to your driving pattern so include, for example, some 60mph and some town work. Captain K
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  Is there a gadget to jump start a car from the cigarette lighter socket? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  You recently mentioned a gadget for jump starting a car via a cigarette lighter socket. Can you recommend a particular make?
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  What's the best affordable low emissions car? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As a driver I am very concerned about our planet but I cannot do without a car as I live in a very rural area. At the moment I am running a 2012 Renault...
• Volkswagen Golf GTE - Help! Car Horn won't shut up 13 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    A recent VW tech inspection found a fault that they fixed through their diagnostic systems Name: HYBRID BATTERY CONTROL DTC: P0E5E00, Battery charger, internal fault System Type: -SYSTEM TYPE:47- Next time they thought it was the horn relay switch so replaced that but next day, the horn sounded again when car was unlocked.
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  Do you have a Ford radio code for a C serial number? 8 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had the battery on my Ford Mondeo Mk4 replaced and I need the code for my radio. I've pulled out the unit and have the following serial numbers:...
• Nissan Juke - VW dealer 20 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  SHE HUNG UP ON ME With the help of some very nice people I got the car started and went to the Nissan Garage who fitted a brand new battery Once home I checked the Volkswagen paperwork from when I bought the car, it does in fact state I have roadside assistance. I have removed the useless VW “advertising” stickers from my car A couple of weeks earlier I got an e mail from Volkswagen saying my car was due a service.
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  I only do 8000 miles a year and want a 4x4 - should I go for a diesel? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a 4x4 with a high seating position but only cover about 8000 miles a year. I have been offered a good deal on a BMW X1 20d. Do BMWs have the same...
• Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 cdti sri 150 - electrical problem 18 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all sorry in advance for the rant .... got a vectra c 1.9 cdti sri 150  2004  last week was  on my way to work and the battery light came on and some 10 miles later I started to get warning lights flashing at me then power steering failed so parked in a bay and turned off .... 8 hours later at 06:00 hours car wouldn't start got a jump start to get me home thee 11 miles on my way I started to loose all power like lights and stuff power steering so replaced alternater and belt today with a reconditioned alternater car started fine everything all good was buzzing all fixed ye so off I went to work the 11 miles all good apart from the lights inside and out were very faintly flickering started to get a little peed off so after my shift set off home all good with a little flicker then after about 6 mile all lights radio heaters everything electrical went off and it's dark by the way so no lights then they come on then they went off power steering went again then it would come back then electrics went then power steering for the rest of my journey home the 5 miles I had left constantly on and off with a click from which I presume is a relay from the glove box area..... anybody got any ideas were to start had a new battery fitted about 14 months ago could it be a dodgey earth or something bigger?
• Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9DI 52 - Vivaro trouble starting when hot 24 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Last week, I nipped out, and stopped at a local shop on the way home.  The van wouldn't start - it was turning over, but not starting. The battery started to get low, and so I sent my partner home to get her car to charge the battery.. 15mins later+15mins charging, the Van started..   Ok, now this has happened a few times - always after running for a few miles (ie enough for the engine to get hot).
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
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  What's the best automatic car for £3000? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just got my driving licence and am looking to buy an used economical automatic car, with a budget of £3000. I like the Toyota Prius MK2 (2003) with...