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We are storing our car due to Coronavirus - are there precautions to take to keep it in good order? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Prius (17 reg) is mainly used for short runs, up to about 35 miles.This has never caused me any problems, however, in the present times, l feel... -
Is hydrogen a better option than EVs? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Would it not be a good idea to move to hydrogen-powered vehicles and not bother with battery power? It would have a lot of advantages such as not having... -
My car is stuck in park - what's the solution? 23 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo automatic is stuck in park and will not start. The engine will only turn over once then it sounds like a starter motor noise. It will only... -
Can you recommend a family-sized plug-in hybrid with enough battery range to cover a 30-mile round trip commute? 28 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a family-sized plug-in hybrid with enough battery range to cover a 30-mile round trip commute? Ideally less than three years old and... -
Is a used Renault Zoe a good buy for a daily 30 mile commute? 8 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Due to a change in circumstances, we're looking at buying an electric car for my wife to commute 15 miles each way into work, although there's no charging... -
What are the signs that I need the alternator in my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI replaced? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Recently, the battery light on my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI comes on above 3000 revs but as soon as I drop below it goes off again. There is also a whirring... -
Should I buy a Citroen 2CV to leave at the airport in France for use during my monthly trips? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the idea of a left-hand drive 2CV to take to France, with a view to parking at the airport and driving it on my monthly trips instead of hiring... -
Is our Fiat 500's stop-start working properly? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start on my wife's Fiat 500 often either fails to cut the engine when in neutral at traffic lights, and this is accompanied by a dashboard warning... -
Warning lights when the car isn't started? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've never owned a Volkswagen before so not sure how they work but I noticed yesterday when I put my key in the ignition in position 2, I was just listening... -
My Clio turns its lights on when parked? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically... -
Bonnet 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an early Mk4 Golf. I can release the bonnet as far as the safety stop from the cockpit lever. To fully open the bonnet I have to pull on a second... -
Why are EVs not more streamlined? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
It amazes me that the current lot of electric vehicles do not seem to even pay lip service to streamlining to save battery. The front of a large number... -
Why is my electric car not showing the range claimed in the handbook? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
As recommended, I charge my electric car to 80% of capacity to save the battery. The chart on the car's panel shows a maximum charge to give a distance... -
Can I get a dash cam that will continuously record in my parked car for a month at a time? 17 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that I use for about four consecutive days a month. The rest of the time it is garaged. I wish to get a dash cam that will retain the time... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because... -
Alarm / Immobiliser problem 24 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have trawled the topic thread already and tried numerous solutions thus far to no avail. My car which i have had for a few years has developed this... -
Ford Focus Keyfob is not working 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having replaced the battery in my Ford Focus Zetec car fob, the remote still will not open the car and the alarm sounds as if the key is not put in the... -
Vauxhall Corsa Won't start 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son's Vauxhall Corsa turns over but won't start from the ignition but works fine from a bump start. We have changed the battery. Any ideas? -
Peugeot 306 HDi starting problems 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 306 HDi and am having problems starting it. It takes long to start when cold and warm but it's not as bad when warm and once started it... -
Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked...
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