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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... -
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 1999 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My astra lately has been struggling to start in the morning, it started 5 days ago when i tried to start the engine, instead of the engine turning it clicked... -
Discharge of the light brigade 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times... -
Should I swap my petrol car for a plug-in hybrid? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am very pleased with my three-year-old Subaru XV auto. I have no reason to change it, except that I am considering swapping to a Mitsubishi Outlander... -
My hybrid system is not starting - why? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Why did my hybrid show not ready to start? -
Could you advise on how to properly keep my car parked up during the Coronavirus lockdown? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
A general word of advice on vehicles not being used during the current emergency wouldn't go amiss. -
Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? -
Is there a hybrid Focus coming in the future? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are Ford intending to produce a Focus hybrid in the near future? -
Why doesn't Toyota sell an EV? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
It doesn't appear that Toyota offers an EV. Why not? -
Will stop/start cause engine damage? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if stop/start systems are bad for engine life? I’ve been told they contribute to the early failure of turbos and I can’t imagine that the... -
Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the... -
Lost Ford Fiesta radio code 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The battery died on my Ford Fiesta and the radio been reset, asking for the code. It is a 3000 traffic, but I can't find a radio serial number. Can you... -
Lost Ford radio code - what can I do? 18 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please help. After replacing the battery in my 52 reg Ford Fiesta I need the code for my radio. -
My Movano is immolbilised 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Movano that won't start. The red immobiliser light won't go out, -
Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I... -
Whining Micra on start up 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
On starting ignition there is a whine - started very recently and has just got worse. It dies away very quickly the car drives and steers OK, but the engine... -
Mondeo won't lock 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Mondeo but the central locking won't lock when using the fob, yet it works fine with the key. By this I mean if u use the fob it just unlocks... -
Buying a car that's stood for a long time 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
A local dealer has had a 2003 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 on his forecourt for at least 12 months. It has done less than 30,000 miles, and in that time it has... -
206 indicator won't go off 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a T reg Peugeot 206. The left indicators, front, side and back, are staying on all the time, even when the battery is disconnected. Mechanic has... -
Disruptive Alarm on a Zafira 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 53-Plate Vauxhall and every night the alarm goes off at 3am. Why is that? I have disconnected the battery, but it's too much hassle if you need...