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• Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 - Recommissioning a car 28 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Are these good cars and what problems should I be looking for on this model? I am expecting that it would need a complete service, new brake discs and pads, a battery and possibly a set of tyres. I could do most of this myself. Anything I am overlooking?
• Vauxhall corsa d 1.2 2010 petrol - Cold start problems corsa d 1.2 petrol 2010 17 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor on the radiator and cleared the code. I have replaced the battery and spark plugs also and the problem persists. Also i don't know if it's a seperate problem but i have accessed the hidden temp screen and the car temperature won't climb above around 55°c even after replacing the sensor.
• Ford Fiesta - Headlights turn only turn on when switched off 17 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any suggestions what could be causing the issue? Not sure if its relevant but I barely use the car any longer, I had a completely flat battery about a year ago as it hadn't been used in so long. I've tried to take it out every now and again just to stop this happening again. I'm not sure if this would be related. Thanks for any help you can provide
• Kia Niro EV - Cost of Charging EV's away from home 14 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  The latest figure I have seen is 70p per kwH, which, by my reckoning makes and EV about 30% more expensive to fuel than a hydrocarbon car. My reasoning is: Battery capacity on my PHEV - roundly 7kWh. Cost of home charging = 7 x 15p = £1.05 for 30 miles. Petrol cost for 30miles £1.11 per litre - @ 40mpg = approx - approx £3.75 Charging cost for 7kwh @ 70p per KwH = £4.90.
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  Which electric vehicle should I buy? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Would you go for the Tesla Model 3, Kia Soul EV or Hyundai Kona Electric? Thanks.
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  What tyre inflators do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which tyre inflator do you recommend? A recent puncture on my wife's car has highlighted the vulnerability of modern cars carrying no spare wheel.
• Vauxhall Frontera sports - Alarm immobilizer thatcham vauxhall Frontera sport 20 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Battery went flat and alarm kept going off so somebody removed something either under bonnet or wheel arch but cannot remember where to disconnect sirens. I have 2 keys, not fob type, and only one appears to work to switch off thatcham alarm immobilizer.
• All - EVs 13 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  We love our electric car but it took 8 hours to do a 3 hour journey! Setting off with a full battery. Why? App says chademo is working, get there, 10minutes waiting to speak to someone, only to find out it's been out of order 12 days but wasn't added to the app. Pretty much all the way down to the M42, charging points out of order..or not updated as working or not.
• Jaguar XK - Cranks but won't start after a stormy night 23 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Was a quick move, didn't let the engine run properly. Next morning it cranks but won't start. Recharged the battery as the first suspect - no luck. Tried hacks with brake pedal and start button - same. Attached you will find videos of the car starting and readings from the OBD port with OBD Fusion app. Have some ideas what to do next, but would love to get your input first.
• If you're going to test-drive an EV or PHEV.... 16 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  They had a BMW 225xe available (most dealers don't), and as I like to start a short-list a year or so in advance I arranged a test-drive - only to find that it wouldn't run on electric power.  Battery low, according to the screen. I've generally been lucky with car salespeople in the past: this one was keen and friendly but was new to the job and had no product knowledge of hybrids.  I spoke to his manager afterwards and apparently they go on training courses only when there's a new model.
• Citroen Picasso Xsara..2.6 HDI 2006. 151k - airbag warning 15 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, the day after my MOT i had airbag warning lights come on, along with a dashboard message of "airbag fault", these faults remain, lights still on and next to it what appears to be a warning of side airbag too..different icons. I tried messing with the connections under the seats and disconnecting the battery to no avail. I replaced the coms unit and airbag squib some weeks before hand, the slipring started making a squeeking noise shortly before failure, I removed and refitted the slipring unit and squeek gone but airbag lights persist.
• immobilize immobilizer? (Car won't start... blinki 24 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  The little "car and key" icon continues to flash on the dashboard, which means that the anti-theft device (immobilizer) is active. I've tried the following: - disconnect the battery and touch the leads together for 20 seconds - open all doors (hood and trunk), close them all, reactivate the alarm - try several keys (I have three keys that have been "paired" to this car) - insert key in door lock, turn to left and hold, turn to right and hold, unlock.
• 08 mondeo - Mondeo mk 4 1.8tdci won't start . Now starts ! 8 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I went through  all the  usual  non start  issues as I'm  sure you  have if you're reading  this, battery  . Starter. heater plugs , relay . Pipework, filter bleeding. 
• ford focus diesel tdci - focus help 25 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Where to start, 3 weeks ago my 1.6 diesel focus TDCI went in to limp mode... took it to the garage and codes read DPF filter, i had i chemically flushed and all was well. yesterday went into limp mode again displaying Engine systems fault, so back to the garage. the mechanic who i know is very experienced and trustworthy ran another diagnostic this time dpf, power steering, battery and alternator codes have came up, he has check these faults and they are all fine, he seems to think this could be a software problem or a wiring issue, i told him i did not want to spent hundreds on this car valuved at £1000 so he advised me to fined a mechanic who will fiddle around with the software and maybe to BLOCK the codes from coming up and sending it into limp mode.
• Bmw e46 316 2004 model - Automatic Gearbox Issue - Gear Monitoring 4 and 5 11 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Once the engine switched off for a min the error clears. The car has only done 75000. I have searched online was followed advice about trying new battery, cleaning maf sensor and  checking connections but to no avail. There is no other codes being stored. The gearbox is a sealed system and cant check level on it. I have spoke to several mechanics and they just recommended trying a specialist but since the car is getting on a bit i would rather leave this stage till last resort.
• Porsche Boxster Sport 2008 - Bafflement 15 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Got back and went through the same ignition off/spoiler up and brake lights on. Disconnected the battery and reconnected it  the same problems. Tried the roof motor and it wouldn't operate. Any ideas you learned ones? Best Regards.
• Focus 1.6 zetec auto - 2006 Ford Focus Not Always Start(?) 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  I have tried both keys and it happens on either of them so its not a key fault. Being an auto, i was told by ford garage it could be a dodgy car battery/alternator or starter motor. Has anyonr else experianced the same issue as me? To confirm its a Focus 1.6 zetec automatic 2006 model. And its only done 87k miles. Any ideas or anything to help me would be appreciated.
• Vauxhall Omega 2002 2.6 v6 24v cdx auto - central locking problem 16 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  When i press unlock (three button key)  all locks disengage then instantly engage again  every time i repeat this operation it does the same thing, if i grab drivers door handle quickly i can open the the lock still engages i get in the car and it starts but the door is locked ive tried resynchronised key procedure sometimes it works sometimes not. keys (both) still work in manual mode i recently had a new battery fitted on one key  but the problem exists on both keys when usin the remote mode, one other thing whilst driving one day recently frosty then wet the electric sunroof opened on its own whether this has any connection to the root cause of the problem?.
• Clio 1.2 RL No fuel or Spark 29 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  It has been laid up for 2 years and has been started every couple of months. Recently after charging the battery and washing the engine bay (why???) it failed to start. I squirted WD40 liberally about (near map sensor) and the fuel pump relay started to fizz & click and it started. Happy with my achievments I left it assuming all was well.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 03 2.0 Engine Stopping/Cutting out at random 28 May 2016 (Forum)
  When driving whether it be morning/night, engine from cold or after its warmed up, in any gear on any day will just cut out whilst on the move or at standstill. Before it goes i get a beep, then the battery light comes on along with the traction control light and the handbrake light which goes from red to yellow. Its been to my BMW dealer and they have charged me £270 to tell me they dont know what it is.