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Key needs reprogramming 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a VW Golf 51 plate. The central locking has stopped working but works maually with the key. I have replaced both batteries in the key fobs and the... -
Citroen Xsara Picasso speedo 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003 model. The speedo has stopped working and we wondered if it could be a fuse. The battery has been disconnected and... -
Jaguar X-Type won't start 8 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've an 06 Jag diesel which won't start. TRYS it little best and fires but cuts out after a second or maybe two. Constant trying brings up the flashing... -
astra disel 2lt w reg 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having problems starting my car when it is cold in the mornings, it takes several attempts before it will turn over. My pre heating light some times... -
Can you recommend an adaptor for a 12v tyre inflator? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a mains adaptor for a 12v tyre inflator in order to avoid draining my car battery in winter. Can you recommend one? -
I changed my Peugeot 306's central locking receiver - does the whole system need recoding? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a W-reg Peugeot 306 1.4 and my central locking doesn't work. I've changed the battery in my key fob and I've also changed the receiver unit in... -
Should we buy a Dacia Duster or a Suzuki Vitara? 25 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
We live in Northern Europe where winters are long and full of snow and the rest of the year is rather rainy as well, so we would like to buy a small 4x4... -
What should I do before leaving my hybrid parked for five weeks? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
In January I will be going on a cruise for five weeks. My car, a Lexus RX hybrid, will be left on my driveway. What advice would you give me on leaving... -
Why are electric cars so expensive? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Why are electric cars so expensive? It looks like a cynical profiteering opportunity to me, what’s the honest story? -
Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal... -
Stop/Start system failure with new Qashqai 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Qashqai 1.6 diesel here in Cyprus in May 2014. I have taken it back to the dealer three times now due to 'System failure' message appearing... -
Should this be covered by the warranty? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a C4 Grand Picasso second hand from Citroen Coventry in Jan 2011 with 12 months warranty. It had a suspension error on the ECU and the garage... -
Micra fails to fire when cranked 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My immaculate Nissan Micra with 22000miles yesterdaym for the first time ever failedm to immediately start on the first engine rotation. The battery is... -
Power cuts when I turn the key on my 206 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 206 HDi. When I insert my key and turn the ignition on all power is cut off from the battery; car goes completely dead. This happens when... -
My TomTom Go won't go - can it be repaired? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My TomTom Go 700 won't Go. I bought it about five years ago and have used it very little, maybe three or four times a year, but I've found it an invaluable... -
Smart Car Keys Repairs 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Smart agent quoted £220 for new key & required two 80 mile round trips to verify details,order key and return to have key programmed. www.keyfobrepair.co.uk... -
opel zafira b 1.6 2006 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I cleaned my engine and some water went into the fuse compartment then the car didn't start so I swapped the heating and fan relay with the start relay... -
Can you charge an electric car to 100% from a public charge point? 10 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you charge your EV to 100 % from a public charge point? -
Does the new Peugeot 208 and electric e-208 have room in the boot for a full size spare wheel? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does the latest Peugeot 208 and electric e-208 have room in the boot for a full size spare wheel? -
What happens if you drive an EV through a flood? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water?