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Will stop/start cause excessive wear to the starter motor? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a stop/start system. Can you tell me if this will this result in rapid starter motor wear? -
Ford Fiesta won't start on cold mornings 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
A colleague's 2009 petrol Ford Fiesta refuses to start on cold mornings. The battery is fine as lights and radio work OK, but it just won't start. However,... -
Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the... -
Where can we sell a Porsche Boxter? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter recently fractured her achilles tendon on her left leg and is unable to drive for some time. Her 2003 facelift model Porsche Boxster 2.7 is... -
My Chrysler Grand Voyager automatic is stuck in gear - how do I repair it? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager LE automatic seems to be stuck in a low gear, and won't change up. I was advised to get a new heavy-duty battery, as the... -
Back pool illumination 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf Mk IV. A warning light telling me that my luggage boot is not closed. Can you advise me on how to rectify this please? -
Why does my Fiat 500 keep stopping suddenly? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1.2-litre 2009 Fiat 500 Sport. The head gasket went in six months ago I had the head skimmed and the engine rebuilt. An hour after I picked it... -
Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004... -
Is it possible to buy a warranty on an old car? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Where can I get a warranty for a 2006 Lexus RX400h? Most companies seem to have a 12-year cut off for cover. -
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once... -
Should I buy a Lexus RX 400H with a high mileage? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Should I be worried about buying a 8-9 year old Lexus RX400H with 130,000 miles on the clock? -
Interior lights on a SEAT Alhambra - is this right? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
The interior lights on my Alhambra have started to stay on after the ignition has been turned on, and also after getting out of the car and locking with... -
Can I fix my glow plugs? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having a real problem with starting my car from cold. I have replaced the battery but it still doesnt like starting. The year is 2007 and it has done... -
Kia Venga: Stop start not stop starting... 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife owns a 2011 Kia Venga, which has been back to the garage three times, as the ISG stop-start isn't working properly. The garage keeps giving her... -
Central locking failure 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago my central locking stopped working , i have checked the batteries and it affects both fobs. I have also noticed that the radio does not... -
Is this 12-year-old, low mileage Mazda likely to cause me problems? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered a 12-year-old Mazda estate with just 12,000 miles on the clock. It's been used only for trips to the local shops. Please would you tell... -
Buying ultra low mileage cars 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had... -
Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and... -
Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the... -
I drive 60 miles a week - is electric or hybrid best for my next car? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for...