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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... -
Why doesn't the stop-start function work on my car? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start, function on my two year old Mercedes-Benz SL350 AMG seems to work on a completely random basis. Some days it becomes operative after a... -
Mondeo broken down 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Two days ago my 2005 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X broke down. The battery light came on while driving for a few seconds and also the ABS light for a bit. I thought... -
How do PHEVs heat the interior? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do modern PHEVs use the ICE motor to heat the cabin? -
Why won't my car start? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Nissan Juke will not start. The keyfob works but the ignition doesn't work at all. When pushing start button as usual, it just doesn't start. What... -
Are there any tips for keeping our cars running when they're in storage under lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We aren't using our cars regularly, following Gov restrictions. Are there any tips regarding tyres, batteries etc? -
What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs and with 4WD for snow in winter? -
Why is my Skoda Octavia having trouble starting? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and it won't start. If it does, it starts and is lumpy for a short bit then dies, does not get over 1000rpm. The fuel... -
Golf GTI instrument lights fading 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf GTI (1996 model) I've noticed that the instrument lights are fading. I don't think the battery is to blame, but I have read that... -
Mazda 2 remote locking problems 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
The remote locking on my 2011 Mazda 2 is acting up and I have to press the key several times to lock and to unlock the car. The battery for one of the... -
Citroen Xsara won't start 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Xsara won't start. When I turn the key I just hear a click noise and no start after. However, sometimes it will go when I pump the throttle.... -
Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why?
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