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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... -
Is dash camera theft on the rise? 22 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking about buying a dash cam and can see they're a good idea, but I also see a lot of people leaving them mounted in their cars during the night.... -
Do you have any advice on storing or selling a car I can't currently drive? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been advised not to drive anymore, but I have an immaculate, low mileage V6 Rover 75. My plan is to back it out of the garage, perhaps every couple... -
How should we prepare our cars for winter hibernation? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a couple of 1950s classic cars. At the onset of salted roads, in the past we filled the cars up with petrol, over inflated the tyres and kept the... -
Problems with a Vauxhall Zafira 30 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought this Zafira in November 2013 from a Vauxhall dealer. I had a long chat with them about what I needed the car for and the type of driving I would... -
What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally? 1 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine... -
Which electric cars have a mix of performance and range? 11 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at electric cars - what has the best balance between performance and mileage? It needs to be a family car. -
Will the stop-start system on my Fiesta damage my engine? 18 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
Does the auto start/stop system wear out the engine quicker and turbo? Also, what kind of battery does it have? And has the starter motor been made stronger... -
What electric or hybrid car should I buy for £10,000? 30 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I don't have a car and need to buy one. I would like an electric or hybrid car, an automatic, it has to have easy access because I have a bad back. I will... -
We bought an electric car but it doesn't have the range that was promised - can we reject it? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My niece traded in a diesel 2013 Audi A1 for £6600 against a 2015 Nissan Leaf on PCP a week ago. This was on the basis that the Leaf would perform at least... -
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SE petrol juddering under acceleration - what can it be? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Astra 1.6 SE 2010 Petrol, 33,000 miles. I am experiencing a weird problem when accelerating the car stutters and judders. Not excessively that... -
How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k... -
Key fob is not working, rear doors locked, indicators not working and no rear wiper. HELP! 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Key fob has stopped working, change of battery no different,rear doors are locked and cannot be opened at all,a lso indicators and rear wiper have stopped.... -
Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy... -
How to solve a problem with me E-Class gearbox? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI automaticin January and on a recent visit to a garage it exhibited the following faults: P220A The speed comparison... -
Loss of power after having work done on my Focus 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Ford Focus TDCi 2006 plate. I have just recently (yesterday) had the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced as well as the concentric... -
Can I install an engine warmer on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in the 1970s it was possible to fit an engine warmer retrospectively by removing a frost plug and screwing in a coiled electric element, like a small... -
Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella...
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