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• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta EAC FAIL 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  He said he'd like to check the wiring near the TB on Monday. I picked the car up and it drove away fine. I had noticed that the battery had been disconnected as the clock etc had reset. I've driven it about 40 miles so far and it's okay. Took the car back today, he couldn't see a problem with the wiring so tried to convince me it is the TB, but also that the one on my car isn't the original Ford one.
• FIAT Stilo 1.6 2002 16V - Car keeps cutting out 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  My mechanic was then told that it was a corroded connection, or battery failure. He's checked literally every wire in the engine without success and the battery was tested and came up good as new. We then sent the 

  what are considered 'Reasonable' repairs on 1997 car 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand car (1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) from a dealer. When I bought it, there were leaks underneath which I had noted, and was assured...
• Mazda CX-5 - Car breakdown very soon after service 7 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  As a result, the injector needs to be replaced, an exhaust regeneration performed to clean it and a new battery, leading to a bill of almost £1000 including £400 just for the replacement injector. The car is 9 years old and has 110k miles on the clock, so it's not unreasonable that an injector would fail, but the timing makes me feel uncomfortable given the issues began almost immediately after the service.
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  Can I turn off lane keep assist? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I read today Judith Ridgers question on a replacement for an Outlander PHEV. I had one of the last of these and there was no lane assist. I replaced it...
• Peugeot Partner - Vehicle won't start in garage after MOT&Service 27 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  (I know the guy, used to go to him many years ago as he's a mate of a mate). They took the battery out while doing the works, which after speaking to several mechanics & garages I now understand wasn't necessary, & it may be that they've not reset correctly. We found a procedure suggestion online & sent it across as they were stumped.
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  What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric...
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  Is having only one fog light an MoT failure? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV and during its second service the Ford garage found that one of the lamps was not working and asked if I wanted to have...
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  My new car has been delayed - should I wait for it to be registered in September? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new Lexus RZ in early February. Originally I was told late May for delivery, that then became middle late June and I’ve just been informed...
• Tesla Y - Tesla frosty in the Canada cold. 16 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    Mark Kroeker· 8 Jan My concerns included the car could have unforeseen damage to the battery pack due to a malfunctioning HP ( heat pump) for well over a year, unsafe to drive in winter never knowing when it will quit again, among others too.   Mark Kroeker 8 Jan My concerns were listened to then politely explained away with technical explanations and corporate policies.
• Small/mid auto SUV - any recs? 10 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  More expensive up front, but cheaper to run - worth thinking about? I read some scary stories over the weekend about potential battery issues (fires, recalls etc) which rather deter me, but it appears not all Kona's are impacted (though Hyundai are not handling it well, and are not making it clear which cars are impacted, nor how long they'll take to sort it).
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  Why are electric cars so expensive? 11 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why are electric/hybrid cars so expensive? There’s no chance that an ordinary family will buy one. What’s going on?
• Kia Ceed Sportswagon - (another) time to change? 21 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  However, over the last year I had to spend about 200 pounds on a new a/c condenser, and a small amount on a new battery. Then in December the auto gear changer jammed up a bit; no parts needed but something had siezed up costing me a hundred pounds to fix. Then, at the MoT just before Christmas it failed from parking break efficiency failed; again, no parts needed but something else was seized up so another hundred odd pounds.
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  I need a second hand car for £15k - what do you suggest? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a second-hand car and I'm interested in an Evoque or similar semi-luxury car for up to £15,000. The catch is that I would prefer...
• Vauxhall Meriva - Vauxhall Meriva '04 - Failure to start and F code 2 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  I left work at 5am to go home, when I tried to start my car it wouldn't turn over at all. Power was going to the car via the battery but the engine was competly dead and not a sound was coming from it except a clicking sound as if the starter was failing every other attempt or so. I also heard a clicking sound from the passenger side.
• Peugeot 307 - oil leak and lacking power 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  So here are the symptoms I seem to have been getting. I've been having oil covering a lot of the engine bay. It seems to be on the air filter/battery side, obviously I cant see what is going on towards the rear of the engine but the with an oily patch on the radiator I think it's towards the front of the engine. Also the air pipe on top seem to be oily, (hopefully pics attached).
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  Can I reject a used car? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently bought a Peugeot 306 for £550 with 12 months MOT and tax. The car has broken down multiple times and is also suffering electrical faults. I...
• 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE - Engine judder when at idle 5 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  It has FSH and I recently had it fully serviced and MOT-ed a month ago with an oil change, new battery and 2 new tyres. In the last 2 weeks been a little judder-y when idling, feels like the engine nearly cutting out and worse if left for longer periods and worse over time, like the whole car shaking.
• Ford Focus - Slow starting - glow plugs suspected ? 23 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Sometimes I will even cycle them off and back on again (with ignition key) to ensure they're nice and hot. I normally test them straight across a battery. Thanks...........ebt Reply to this message | Ford Fiesta 2002 FINESSE 1.3L (early mk) - Lost immobilser key fob? and can't use normal key? 21 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Last night TUE I really needed to quickly enter the car using the spare key so I did and used my arm careful and in the end alam sounds - I must of popped the light on the top too as I pulled the bonnet and was gunna disonnect the battery then it stoped...... (thankfully) atm I have left it but being dark overnight draws attention lucky it's ok now. So a weel ago, I read the owners manual on how to use the alarm and central locking and you turn it one way then the other and all directional lights flash.