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I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with... -
Should we buy an electric vehicle outright? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
We're looking at the MG ZS EV to replace our 2014 Nissan X-Trail. We're not keen on paying interest on a lease when we could afford to buy outright and... -
Does rapid charging damage electric vehicles? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does the rapid charging of electric cars have any significant detrimental effects, i.e. shortening the battery's life? -
Why am I getting less mpg than expected in my Toyota Auris Hybrid? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Toyota Auris Hybrid and the electric engine appears to have a very short range. On the indicator of battery power you can never get it fully... -
Plug-in hybrid engine reliability 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Over some 35+ years of car ownership I have repeatedly been warned of the dangers of buying old low mileage cars, due to the likelihood that the engine... -
What caused my Lexus CT200H's battery to discharge in three weeks? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Lexus CT200h, which is just over one year old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. Over Christmas I left my car parked locked and secure... -
Golf battery discharging when stood - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf GT that is less than two years old. On two separate occasions, several weeks apart, it has been completely dead on Monday morning after being... -
What is the electrical problem with BMW 3 Series estate? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 3 Series estate. It was fine when I bought it 5 months ago, apart from a problem with the rear tailgate window which wouldn't open and... -
Why is the starter turning over when the battery is connected? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my Audi A4 2.5. I have replaced the EGR valve and the oil breather filter just below the EGR valve. I put it all back together and... -
DRLs on a Volvo V70 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to attach third party DRL lights to my V70. The automatic wiring loombs you can buy seem an easy option along with dimming options. I have... -
Renault Megane Scenic parking brake problem 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We had a battery problem and had to start the car by manually releasing the automatic handbrake. We rolled the car back and up a small slope. The brake... -
Key opens doors but fails to start engine 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed... -
Did you know that the glovebox light can stay on and flatten a car's battery? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note your advice to avoid flat batteries by switching off lights and removing the boot light bulb. It may be worth mentioning the bulb in the glove box,... -
Whats wrong with my Skoda Fabia 1.4? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My car wouldn't start after travelling 5 miles, changed the battery. Then today on the motorway, Power steering light came on as well as alternator light,... -
Why won't my car start? 18 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My car was going great until I got in it this morning and it refused to start. There's not even a clicking noise you get when the battery is dead me and... -
Ford Galaxy battery drain 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own Ford Galaxy 1.6 Titanium X (2012 model). It has suffered from battery drain since I bought it in 2013 and the problem has never been solved. Any... -
Can you jump start hybrids? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Comments on the site say hybrids can't be jump-started. I've just bought a new Jazz Hybrid & asked the Honda dealer about this. Was told Jazz Hybrids... -
Struggling to start my Terrano 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am having problem starting,it sounds like dull click as though battery low, then second attempt starts ok. In last 2 days it has got worse, sometimes... -
Where's the cigarette lighter fuse in my Peugeot 407? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 407 and the cigarette lighter doesn't work, so I can't use my sat nav or phone charger. I've looked in my manual but I can't find which... -
Wiring failure in a BMW 3 Series - a recall issue? 28 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My car has been inoperable for two weeks now. I had a total power failure. RAC and local garage tested battery etc. - all normal. Once stripped back it...
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