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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... -
Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't... -
BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -... -
What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but... -
My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has... -
Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car? -
Kia warranty expired two days ago - can I still make a claim? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has... -
What are our rights after buying an unroadworthy car in a private sale? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a BMW 1 Series this week from a private seller for £2500. He has had it five days and only driven it 25 miles. Yesterday, it failed to start.... -
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely... -
Is poor electric range on my new Volkswagen Passat GTE grounds for rejection? 7 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My company car just came up for replacement. As I largely do short trips, I decided to ditch diesel and got a Volkswagen Passat GTE last week. My commute... -
Is there anywhere that can replace the remote keyfobs for a Saab 9000? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law owns a 1998 Saab 9000 2-litre saloon. He has owned it from new and it has only done 30,000 miles. Over recent years the batteries in the... -
Why did my wife's 2010 BMW 118d catch fire? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2010 BMW 118d Coupe automatic caught fire under the bonnet last week and completely burned out. Fortunately, she evacuated in time and called... -
Why does my Hyundai's ISG keep failing? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half... -
I can't get my Toyota Previa's electric window to operate properly - any ideas? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1994 Toyota Previa 2L Petrol. The nearside electric window failed so I removed the door panel, unplugged the motor and tried to use a 12v battery...
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