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Why doesn't the start-stop function in my car work sometimes? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V90's start-stop facility frequently refuses to work. Is this a common fault? -
I don't cover many miles - is a hybrid suitable? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I only do 3000 - 4000 miles a year. Is a hybrid car suitable? -
Renault Zoe stalling 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is interested in leasing a Renault Zoe, but has heard that a friend of a friend was happy with one until she was driving along at 60mph and... -
Yaris not turning over - what could it be? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Started the car, reversed 10 ft switched off to speak to my brother. Now engine doesn't turn over. No click or anything from ignition. Battery fully charged. -
Buying a high mileage (130K) Lexus GS450H? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy a 2008 Lexus GS-450H. It has already done 130K miles (mostly on motorways) and has a complete Lexus Service History. Is 130K very high... -
Temporary loss of power when turning on the lights 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Son in Law has been experiencing a loss of power when turning the lights on in his A3, the engine recovers in about 30 seconds? A duff alternator,... -
scrapping a car 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
how do i get the large amount of petrol out please? -
Electrical issues 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I needed a jump start on my car recently, and now the 2 rear doors wont open or lock with the key (only manually) and the 2 front electric windows wont... -
jaguar x type 2 d 2006 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I turn ignition without starting engine instrument lights come on and then go off but the engine light glows amber and goes off when the engine is... -
How does the use of electrical appliances in an electric car affect the vehicle's range? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a regular reader of your excellent columns in the Telegraph, however, the following points do not seem to have been covered. Nothing appears to have... -
Will prices of electric cars come down soon? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I would like to change my current car for an electric one, but at the moment they don't have the range I would like. I think this will happen in time,... -
Power sounder on Vauxhall Meriva? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
For a few months I have occasionally heard a high pitched alarm (not the usual horn alarm) being set off when I start the car - apparently this is the... -
Is a solar trickle charger good for a hybrid? 4 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
During the summer months, both my wife's car (2025 - Suzuki Swift Hybrid) and my vehicle (2021 - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid) will be unused for approximately 3+... -
What happens if my keyless fob battery dies? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using... -
How do I reprogramme the key for my VW? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Having replaced the battery in the fob of our 2011 VW Fox the fob works for the doors but will not start car. It did on one occasion but now shows a fault... -
How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement.... -
What's the best small plug-in hybrid? 7 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about... -
Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average... -
Many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic - what do we do to keep our cars working properly? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
So many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic. What advice can you give us? Are we allowed to go for a 20-mile drive to keep things in motion?... -
What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The...
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