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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)
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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? -
Why is my Ford Mondeo failing to start? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I fitted a new starter motor in my 2004 Ford Mondeo TDCi and when I turn the ignition on the rev counter and speedo go all the way over and back. It then... -
Vauxhall Vectra won't start 14 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Sometimes my 2001 Vauxhall Vectra wont start. The engine turns over, but there is a ticking sound, like a relay going on and off. The battery is fully... -
Fiat 500 - start/stop system doesn't work 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Fiat 500 with stop/start, but the system refuses to work. It has been back to the garage numerous times because the stop/start does not apply... -
My Focus key has lost its coding 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus key fob stopped working. It opens doors manually via the central locking and starts the car fine, though. We replaced the battery - still... -
Car won't start sometimes and is full of condensation. 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have left the car only twice for 7 & 5 days and it failed to start both times , been checked out by Volkswagon who can't identify any problem. Also have... -
Land Rover key fobs - what do you suggest? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have wLand Rover Freelander (97 plate) key fobs. One has ceased working and the second is looking iffy. The main dealer insists they need 'reprogramming'... -
Tucked away 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know... -
How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full...
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