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  How do I proceed with electrical faults in my Skoda Fabia? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Skoda Fabia. I notified you in April when various electrics failed, including the dashboard electrics, and caused the engine to suddenly cut...
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  Why won't my Volkswagen Polo start? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 plate Volkswagen Polo is struggling to start. It sounds and feels like a flat battery, but I have replaced it and the problem persists. Any ideas?
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  Warning lights flashing on and off on Renault Trafic van - any ideas? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Trafic van and the stop light and battery lights keep flashing on/off before eventually staying switched on, any idea what could...
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  Sept 2011 Golf - flat battery problem 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Golf 1.4 TSI 5dr in Sept 2011 and have been very happy with it. When it was parked at home 2 days ago I noticed that both front...
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  What is a mild hybrid? 11 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What does 48v mild hybrid mean and what is it meant to do?
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  Why does my hybrid give better economy in the summer? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Yaris Hybrid can touch 80mpg in summer but drops down to about 60mpg in winter. Any reason for that?
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  Are there any new electric cars with petrol generators like the Vauxhall Ampera? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any new cars electric drive with petrol to charge the battery like the Vauxhall Ampera?
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  Why is my new MG5 suffering from condensation? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought an MG5. The only problem is it’s bad with condensation but when I put the heater on it drains the battery. Can you help?
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  What trickle charger should I use for a mild hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a suitable trickle charger for my mild hybrid Mercedes GLC 300? There seems to be a lot of choice.
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  Does the cold weather affect electric car range? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Does extreme cold weather adversely affect EV range?
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  Do diesel hybrids have DPF problems? 19 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How do diesel hybrids cope with switching on and off, between diesel and battery, if they have a DPF fitted? Even a medium length drive might involve lots...
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  Why are PHEVs less efficient than normal hybrids? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your report about poor real life mpg for plug-in hybrids if not plugged in. Why are they less efficient than conventional hybrids if used in...
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  When is the Microlino coming to the UK? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have reserved a Microlino but not paid a deposit - I think it would be a good cheap local runaround for me as I don't walk too well. Do you have any...
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  Is the clicking noise when I turn my key indicative of a broken starter motor? 15 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn the ignition key, the lights come on the dashboard but there's just a clicking noise and the engine doesn't turn. I've charged the battery...
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
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  Tiguan starting fault 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our Volkswagen Tiguan is just one year old and has 7000 miles on the clock. Recently, the engine would not start after being left overnight in the garage....
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  Ignition issues with Renault Clio - what's the fault? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Renault Clio has recently been having trouble starting. I can get in the car one time and it will start fine, the next I attempt to start the engine,...
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  Ford S-MAX warning light with no fault? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine malfunction light comes on every time I switch on the ignition in my Ford S-MAX. I have taken the car to a Ford dealership twice who have run...
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  Why doesn't my Ford Fiesta's stop-start system work all the time? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Ford Zetec 1.0 litre 125 EcoBoost with Stop/Start. However, it only occasionally seems to work. I asked my garage to check it at the recent...
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  Nissan Micra locking problems 5 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I can't unlock a Nissan Micra that has not been used for nearly a year. It won't unlock with either of the keys we have either remotely or manually (via...