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What are the rules on riding battery powered bicycles on the road? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a fold-up bike to half commute to work. I have found one that I want that has nice fat tyres, a 250w motor and can go up to 15mph (according... -
Hell Vino 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Honda Insight hybrid, bought from and serviced by the local Honda dealer (I've been buying from Honda dealers and servicing with them for over... -
Poor starting 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 1999 VW polo 1.9 diesel, which when the weather is frosty will not start without pre-heating several times and even then the starter sounds as if... -
Why does my car alarm keep going off? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
My car alarm keeps going off. It lasts 20-30 seconds then stops, and the key fob beeps four times on arming. -
Why won't my 944 start? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 1986 Porsche 944 has been standing all through the winter. I reconnected a fully charged battery and tried to start it but the revs drop and then the... -
Honda Civic alarm malfunction - can you help? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
The Sigma model M34 security alarm installed in my Honda Civic (1999) keeps going off and I have had to disconnect the battery to silence it. Can you please... -
Can you jump start a car via the cigarette lighter? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a cigarette lighter plug in devices that claim to jump start cars within five minutes, do they work? -
Ford Galaxy refuses to start 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 1999 Ford Galaxy 2.3 petrol automatic won’t start. I’ve turned the key, but nothing happens. I've tried charging the battery and using jump leads, but... -
How do I retrieve my Ford Fiesta radio code? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I disconnected the battery on my Ford Fiesta recently and the radio is locked. Can anyone help me with the code for FD4500 SN M046770? -
Stop/start not working in my Hyundai ix20 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai ix20 the ISG stop/start doesn't work. I have told by Hyundai that I don't do enough miles, they said I should have been told that when... -
Keyfob has become slow to unlock my Mondeo 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
A year ago my keyfob began to take several goes to lock/unlock the car. The main dealer changed the battery (in the fob) but the problem persists. Is it... -
Is it safe to sit above the battery in a Hybrid? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is the Yaris Hybrid 2012 a safe car regarding electromagnetic radiation? Is there a health risk? My kids will be sitting in the back, and that question... -
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...
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