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Why does the engine misfire when headlights are on? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Mondeo (2003) and when I switch the headlights the engine starts to misfire. Why is this? -
Can MHEVs travel just on EV power? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do you have a data table of the range any hybrids can drive by electric power? Some are called mild hybrids have small range. I am interested in Jazz hybrid... -
Should I buy a new or used electric car? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am too confused to make the right decision in buying my first electric car either new or used. I hardly do 5,000 miles a year. I average 400 miles a... -
How environmentally-friendly are electric vehicles? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
The more I read the less convinced I am about the supposed environmental benefits of electric cars. Volvo has said that the energy used to create them... -
Renault Megane stop/start problems - cause? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I regularly follow your Q&A page and was wondering if you could help me. I have a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Coupe with Stop/Start and recently the system... -
Remote central locking - any solutions? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had intermittent problems with the Central Locking on my Micra K12 for some time. On occasions, the car wouldn’t lock or unlock with either of my... -
Fiesta Mk5 remote key problem 25 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta is a 2000 Mk 5. Just lately I started having problems with the remote key. Sometimes it works fine even from about 30 feet away, and other times... -
Is there any way of keeping my Citroen C3 Picasso's radio on when the ignition is off? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced my Citroen Xsara Picasso with a new Citroen C3 Picasso HDI VTR+ (influenced by your review). I am extremely pleased with it apart... -
Flatbattery gets you nowhere 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend has had a Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16 valve 3-door since its first registration on 15th November 2001. It has done 18,000 miles. Since the... -
Why does my 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan struggle to start when warm? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan. It starts as sweet as a nut when it's cold, but once it's warm it struggles to tick over. Once running, it's... -
Why doesn't my Volvo S60 key fobs work? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S60 key fobs (both) are not opening/closing the car. New batteries have been put into fobs, but still nothing. Can you help? -
Clicking noise from the immobiliser 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox. The faults include intermittent working of the... -
Starting trouble - can you help? 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm having trouble starting my Ford Focus in the mornings. I've changed the battery, but it sounds like the engine is struggling to turn over. However,... -
What's wrong with my Vauxhall Meriva's alarm? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva Design CDTi and every morning in the early hours my car alarm goes off for no reason, and just recently it has started going... -
What electric car for £30k do you recommend? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is a recommended EV for up to £30k? My annual mileage is just under 10k. If a used car, can I trust a used battery? -
Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has... -
What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? For example, will I be faced with the cost of replacing batteries or other expensive technology. Do... -
Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? Are hybrids the way to go in replacing a car that you intend... -
An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it? 27 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault? -
Dealer wants £72 to check my faulty key fob - is this too much? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Qashqai. The key fob is not working. The car is two years old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. The dealer will check the fob and see...
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