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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... -
Heavy breather 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell me if you think the new FIAT (I think it is called a Ventiguila or something like that) coming on the market in July with a 1,400cc engine... -
Do all hybrid cars have automatic gearboxes? 19 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
Do all hybrids have automatic gearboxes? -
Why does my Skoda Karoq intermittently lock itself even with keys inside? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Why does my Skoda Karoq intermittently lock itself even with keys inside? -
Why will my Ford Sierra not start? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my 1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 diesel. It has an intermittent problem where it will occasionally not start. Any idea what the problem could... -
Why does the fan belt on my car squeal on start up? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 SR has a noisy fan belt on startup but once driven for a couple of minutes it stops. My mechanic said it is because it has not... -
Does my 47-year-old Land Rover need an MoT? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Land Rover Series.2A 88 for 47 years and have made no changes except to replace batteries and exhausts. It is used on a daily basis. Under... -
Should I worry about rust on a Fiat 500? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will the floor panels of a 1937 Fiat Topolino have any rust issues to be aware of?
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