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How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery... -
Central locking problem with Ford Fiesta 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Ford Fiesta's remote central locking is playing up, sometimes it locks and unlocks on the key buttons, but most of time you have to press buttons... -
Faulty car keys - cheap fix 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
You replied to an an owner with problems unlocking. My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds. IS & RAV4 key not functioning. Bought... -
Ford Fiesta won't start. 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Ford Fiesta which sometimes doesn't start. The battery is fine, but when I leave it for a few days it will refuse to get going. Any idea... -
Can I charge my electric toothbrush using my Volkswagen camper's cigarette lighter? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm the happy owner of a Volkswagen camper. What would make me even happier is being able to charge my Braun electric toothbrush via the cigarette-lighter... -
Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small... -
Why does my Toyota's alarm keep going off? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My factory-fitted alarm recently started going off randomly. Toyota Cardiff checked the battery and it all seems ok. It tends to happen in the evening... -
Problematic 1.9 diesel 2 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
When the ignition is switched on there is a juddering noise from the engine area. This does not happen every time. Dealership has looked at starter motor,... -
Where can I get the security code for my Blaupunkt car radio? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car radio is a Blaupunkt some 14 years old. Recently I had a new car battery installed and this actuated the security coding system. I do not have the... -
What do these fault codes mean? 10 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I got someone to plug a reader into my wife's car at the weekend, and got some fault codes which are as follows; P0560/P0380/P0603 and lastly P1517. What... -
Power steering problems on a 1999 Peugeot 406 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The power steering has started to go on me when I'm going round sharp corners, especially in the wet. Also the battery light has been sometimes flashing... -
Scabballoys 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you tell me why alloy wheel paints and lacquers seem not to last nowadays? I've always handwashed mine, never used a power hose or those dreadful... -
Highly Cittisfied 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
The ex-demo 1994 Citroen ZX Turbo D I purchased in 1995 is now in the hands of a daughter 150k+ miles. No problems apart from new radiator early on. Still... -
Multichronic? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2008 Audi A4 2.7 TDI (190 PS) SE with CVT transmission. Does the CVT auto have the same problems as the DSG? Also is the car... -
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, can you offer any storage advice? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat... -
I'd like an electric cars but can't charge at home, how can I get around this issue? 6 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting increasingly worried by the thought of a electric car. I don't have a driveway that can have a charging point as it is to far from the house... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
Why did my Ford Fiesta suddenly lose all power? 13 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 2007 Ford Fiesta TDCi has an unknown electrical fault. The car takes a couple of seconds to start when twisting the key in the ignition and the headlights... -
Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had... -
Radio tuning problem with X-Type 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my 2003 X Type Jaguar which is starting to drive me nuts! I have always been pleased with the X Type, my second, and my first diesel...
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