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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... -
Focus alternator? 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi has just started making a whining/howling sound coming from the alternator area. When I started the car this morning (first... -
I can't open my BMW 523's door with the key or remote - any ideas? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 523 E39, a stunning car. Unfortunately I'm unable to open the driver's door using my key or remote. I have checked all the fuses and the relays... -
Where can I get a replacement key for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an electronic key which also doubles as a remote control for the central locking. One day it suddenly refused to work,... -
Can I get my Smart Car's radio cassette player unlocked cheaply? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Smart car had a new battery. The Grundig radio cassette locked out. I thought it would be no problem to get the code from an internet site (have done... -
Used car is faulty after 4 days - can I reject it? 12 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton with 143,000 miles on the clock from a dealer two weeks ago. When I bought the car the seller told me that there was an... -
What straight six petrol engine car do you recommend? 9 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I live in a remote area and do not trust hybrid battery cars - can you recommend a car with a straight 6 petrol engine? I believe they are the most reliable... -
Will a plug-in hybrid save me money if I use it as an EV? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper... -
Hybrid versus plug-in hybrid - what's the difference? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
What is the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid? -
Are EVs safe to drive in floods? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Having driven through some epic puddles and sections of flooded roads over the last few months how do electric cars perform in these situations? Are the... -
We only do 1000 miles a year - what small electric car do you recommend? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small electric car do you recommend for me and my wife? We only do 1000 miles per year. -
Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full... -
What is the radio code for my Ford Focus? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had to replace my Ford Focus Zetec climate battery and of course disconnecting this has reset the radio time and date settings and I have no code to...
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