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  Will driving a self charging hybrid on EV power alone cause damage? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  If a self charging hybrid only does a low mileage mostly on electric power, does this have a bad effect on the mechanicals?
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  What trickle charger would you recommend? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
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  How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery?
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  What is the maximum I can inflate my tyres to stop them flatting when in storage over the winter? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509....
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  Faulty ECU on SEAT Leon - do I need to scrap the car? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 SEAT Leon TDI. The computer unit is bust ECU?). The central locking lights keep going on and off and unfortunately I did not take it to...
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  Battery light illuminating on a K12 Nissan Micra 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra K12 1.2 automatic 3 door hatchback. When the car is at idle the battery light is off, as it should be, but when I put my foot down...
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  Life expectancy of a hybrid? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a RX450h which I have had from new in Jan 2010. I have already done 65,000 miles and wanted to know what was the expected life of the vehicle? I...
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  Water Leak on 2006 Audi A6 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Rear footwell fills up with water. When about 3 inches of water in well it transfers to front well. I ran hosepipe on front windscreen and water leaks...
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  Why did my Freelander 2's keyfobs fail to work until I placed the remote in the dock? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I returned home after six weeks abroad to find my Land Rover Freelander 2 diesel would not respond to the remote control plipper. Having tried the second...
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  Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting...
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  The perils of overeating 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf VR6. The car has started to overheat so I’ve pulled over to let it cool down. I’ve then topped it up with water, started the engine with...
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  Why isn't my keyfob working to unlock my car? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Why can the driver’s door of my car only be locked/unlocked with the key inserted?
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso will not start 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen Xsara Picasso will not start. All I get when I turn the key is a clicking noise and the internal lights flash. Can you help?
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  Ford Focus: Remote Locking Doesn't Work. What Now? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 2003 remote will lock car but will not unlock car, key in lock works OK. Do you think it's the remote battery?
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  Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be?
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  Why has Jaguar disabled the charge to 80% feature on the I-Pace? 6 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Recent correspondence on HJ referred to only charging your EV to keep it in the sweet spot of 20 to 80%, which I understand and practice with our Tesla...
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  Why is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid zero road tax? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How is it that the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid variant can be zero tax rated when after 25 miles it has to run on its petrol engine when my BMW i3 can...
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  Why is the Government so obsessed over electric cars, shouldn't its focus be on hydrogen vehicles? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why is the Government so obsessed with electric vehicles considering the energy involved in mining for lithium and the generation of electricity to power...
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  Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether...
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  Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding...