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Is it cheaper to charge a PHEV at a commercial charge point or using the petrol engine? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV. Is it cheaper to charge the battery at a commercial charge point or by charging it using the petrol engine? -
Why won't stop-start work when it's cold? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Citroen C3 only does short journeys on average, say, 10 -15 miles. With the advent of the recent colder weather, the stop-start no longer operates... -
Ford Fiesta battery keeps going flat 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford Fiesta will be two years old in July 2016. Ever since we bought it, we have found that battery goes flat after not using the car for a week to... -
My new hybrid keeps showing low battery warnings - should I reject it? 5 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a new Toyota Corolla hybrid. In the last four weeks, despite frequent driving with some long journeys, I've received repeated 12v... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used... -
Tricky electrics on an old Wolseley 1500 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I`ve recently bought a 1961 Wolseley 1500. When I viewed the car the battery was flat and the owner and his mate, tried jump starting it from a Nissan... -
Why does my Golf take so long to start? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol. I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is starting up quite slowly every morning. The clock has also reset itself. I... -
Air con problems with Renault Espace 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
After sitting in my Renault Espace with the air con on (for 20 mins) a warning light then came on saying "battery charge fault". I had the car checked... -
What's the best car tracker that doesn't need to be wired in? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which is the best value and simplest car tracker device for the UK? I don't want to have to wire it in. -
Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about? -
How should we store a SORN'd Volkswagen Golf for a year? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our son and his wife are going to Australia for a year. They have an 2011 petrol Golf Match which they will store in our garage whilst they are away but... -
Why will an unlocked Jaguar XF drain the battery faster than when it is locked? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel and keep it in a locked garage with the car unlocked. The service manager at my local Jaguar dealer told me there is less... -
Car storage tips please 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes... -
Nissan Micra won't start 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
No power to management light, when you turn key engine turn a bit and stops coil packs burnt out once as well. -
What is causing this alternator/battery fault in our 2008 Vauxhall Corsa? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter purchased a new Corsa 1.2 in January 2008. The car is used every day to commute to work, a round trip of 10 miles and in addition, it is used... -
Do mild hybrids suffer from the same battery issues as full hybrids? 29 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Do mild hybrids suffer the same problems as all other hybrids, not suitable for regular short journeys. Because manufactures are fitting low capacity... -
Can you recommend a tracker with long standby time? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
We want to fit a tracker to our WW2 Willys Jeep in case it gets stolen. It is particularly exposed so we think a battery powered independent unit would... -
What is the electrical fault in my BMW 3 Series estate? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 3 Series estate. When I bought it 5 months ago it was fine, apart from a problem with the rear tailgate window which wouldn't open and... -
Skoda Octavia battery problems 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn...
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