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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... -
Why won't our SEAT Ibiza start? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's Seat Ibiza has continual problems starting after standing unused for only 2-3 days. We've been told repeatedly that the battery's fine and... -
The major electrical fault with our Renault Scenic was just down to a faulty battery. 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the letter from WR of Grays in, we had a similar problem with our Scenic. I took it to our local Renault agent, who, after four visits and two... -
Economy light 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
The economy light has gone out in the dash of my Toyota Carina E. Does this mean I new bulb? If yes, can I get to it from the back of the dash? -
Deal. Or no deal? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
A Range Rover, dealer is advertising new Diesel Range Rover 4.4 TD V.8, cash price: £68,995, deposit: £41,436, pay after 24 months £27,549, or give the... -
Rover 214. Bump Starts but will not turn over with starter 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I tried starting my Rover after work the other night and the car would just not attempt to turn over, however what I believe to be the starter motor made... -
My Peugeot 106 diesel won't start after running out of fuel. Does it need to be bled? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 106's battery went dead so I gave it a jump start from another car and it started straight away. I put a new battery on it, but it had run out... -
My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I... -
Rocky horror 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mother has a Peugeot 306 1,800 automatic in which she ran out of petrol a few days ago. I got petrol but ran the battery flat trying to start it. One... -
How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for... -
My Ford Galaxy won't start 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with a Y reg 2000 Ford Galaxy MkII 2.3 petrol manual. The engine doesn't start or even attempt to turn over. All the dash lights come... -
Mazda 6 won't start - what's the cause? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having some problems with my Mazda6. The starter motor won’t turn over when the key is turned, but the battery is fine and charged. The car bump starts... -
Current pun 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
Do you not think that to promote electric cars there needs to be a change in the law so that some electric vehicles could incorporate a small engine without... -
How can I keep the 12v hybrid batteries in my car topped up? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Car forums are full of complaints about 12v batteries on hybrids discharging and not having enough capacity for the electronics to start the main systems.... -
How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to... -
Can I leave an electric car for months at a time without the battery going flat? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand electric car but I go away for three months every winter. Will the battery go flat and cause irreparable damage if...
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