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• Fiat Punto Unreliable starting 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Once the engines fires it runs perfectly The problem can occur whether the engine is hot or cold and appears to be independent of weather conditions or dampness. I don't touch the accelerator pedal before the engine fires and the car has recently had a new battery and it passed its MOT a few months ago when the spark plugs were replaced
• Helpless Female Driver Astra Problem 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  A 'helpless female driver' friend of mine is borrowing a 1992 Astra 1.7d and reported that the brake and battery warning lights have come on. She has stopped using the car but doesn't have the manual so can't ascertain exactly what these lights might indicate. I have told her to check the brake fluid level but she tells me that she can't open the bonnet to do so.
• Fire Suppression 8 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  I've had a fire extinguisher in the car for years, but the only times I've used it was twice on other people's cars, both times nipping the blaze in the bud before it spread from the engine compartment to the rest of the car (One case was a petrol leak, the other a shorted battery which melted and ignited the wiring loom.) However, in both cases I ended up £25 or so out of pocket, since I didn't think either before or after the event to ask if the owner would reimburse me for a replacement extinguisher.
• Cold Mornings Revisited 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  It defies my attempts to clear it by remisting very quickly, rendering my first few hundred yards an accident waiting to happen Could Darcy tell us more about his step fathers fan heater on the back shelf. How was it powered. Do I risk cracking the screen by using a battery powered hair dryer. Has anyone a favourite de icer? Thanks in advance
• Vehicle theft 28 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  My brother in law and family have just returned from holiday and while in Italy somebody broke into their big american mobile home.Believe me it has every type of of alarm fitted .What the culprits did we think is connect a high powered battery to the vehicle the wrong way round and blow half the electrics to bits so disarming the alarm .They did not try to drive it away as i think it would to easily spotted.They noticed all the italian and french vehicles had left there windows and doors open with something of little value easily visible.The police blamed illegal Albanians immigrants.Its the same the world over.
• New voltage for cars 24 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Since then I've been wondering what will happen to caravan and other trailer electrics. Caravans have quite complex 12 volt systems for lighting, battery charging, and fridges etc. and there are probably other trailers that derive power from the host vehicle. British cars use the 12N and 12S trailer sockets and the Germans have developed a 13 pin DIN standard, but I wonder what will happen when we have to marry new to old.
• Citroen Saxo VTR 2000 W Reg - Major electrical issue(s) 18 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  So I guess I want some advice really on how to go about fixing this below is what I have already done to try and remedy the issue: Replaced the battery and checked the connections are tight on the battery.(2 week ago) Tapped the top of the relays with a spanner to loosen any sticking relays (September) Done the column fix, joined the two brown cables using a crimped link.
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  What vehicles can be driven on a B1 licence? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife only has a full motorcycle licence and her new photocard licence says she can drive 'B1' vehicles - four wheels and up to 400Kg, or 450Kg if a...
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  Why does the clock in my Hyundai keep going wrong? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 72 reg Hyundai Tucson and the time and date on display, for no apparent reason, are incorrect. This has happened lots of times, and when I mention...
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  What's the most fun hatchback for £10,000? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used...
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  Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which...
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  Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Hyundai Kona Electric? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai Kona electric earlier this year. It comes with a 'repair kit', which I don't want - I've had problems in the past. They would not fit...
• Skoda Superb Estate 2018 - Fault with three doors on my Skoda Superb 26 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Firstly, a couple of days after taking delivery of the car, the alarm went off and the battery went flat. A new battery was fitted by a Skoda/VW Group breakdown technician, who then spent about half an hour resetting things inside the car. Also, the boot lights were not working, but the technician managed to get these working by tapping them.
• Not all electric cars are equal 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I know the VW isn't in the same category as the other two, but the test was more about 'early adopters' rather than direct competitors.  But I was perplexed as to why the Polestar, which has a slightly bigger battery than the Tesla (78kWh vs 75kWh) has a range some 60 miles shorter. During the article it was mentioned that it was because of Tesla's much more extensive experience with battery management. I'm sure that certainly plays a part, but looking at the specs page, another glaring candidate for the difference became apparent.
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  Should I prepare my car for two months storage? 30 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Following surgery next March/April, I will be unable to drive my petrol Mazda CX-3 (mileage 8000) for approximately two months. The car will be garaged...
• ford galaxy 2.3 ghia t reg - galaxy won't start. going crazy and need help 11 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Relay 30 kept coming up so i ordered one and replaced it. charged the battery up after it being dead for 2 monthes. The fuel pump now makes a sound but still not turning over. Theres power to the starter motor and i gave the coil a little knock but still nothing. Tried jump starting and no turning over.
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  What car tracker do you recommend? 12 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's a good device to buy for tracking a car?
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  Is an EV good for me if I drive 75 miles a week on motorways? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I travel almost 75 miles on motorways every week and wanted to know if buying an electric car is a good option for me? If so which electric car would you...
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  If you include the manufacturing process of electric cars, are they actually any greener than petrol cars? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How green are electric cars when considering the manufacture, charging and recycling processes?
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and...