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Current pun 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000X BMW 530D estate, which my father had owned from nearly new. Over the past 8 months it has developed an intermittent battery drain fault... -
Is the garage ripping me off? 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took my Rover 45 to a garage as the cylinder head had gone. When the part was skimmed it was apparently warped, he said he would try and seal it... -
key fob won't open door 24 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car has not been used for a couple of weeks and when I came to get in at the weekend the key fob would not work to open the door. I then tried the key... -
Our Ford Mondeo's electrics have completely failed. Any ideas? 6 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Ford Mondeo estate. It has always gone pretty well. We went out on Saturday and it drove fine. Stayed at home Sunday and on Monday morning went... -
Is it normal for the Renault Scenic's electric parking brake to fail after 70,000 miles? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Renault Grand Scenic four years ago when it was nearly new. I did lots of research, noted your comments, and still have the copy of your... -
Hyped brids? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
My question arises out of the discrepancy revealed by all road tests I have seen between official fuel consumption figures of hybrid cars and those found... -
Should I buy a hybrid or an EV? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to change my car and considering a Lexus LBX and VW ID3. However I only do 4000 miles pa so which of these cars will be best suited to such... -
Are EVs more prone to punctures? 12 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it the case that EVs and hybrid vehicles are more prone to punctures (eg nails and screws etc) due to their heavier weight with the larger battery,... -
Are electric cars are here to stay? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do you think EV's are here to stay and will the high repair costs plus insurance make them unaffordable for the masses? Also have designers lost the will... -
What's the best tyre pressure gauge? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a reliable and accurate tyre pressure gauge. I have bought three over the last 4 months. One died within a few weeks and there is no... -
What PHEVs have the longest range? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the best PHEV to buy with a 50+ mile range? -
How far can the Renault Clio hybrid travel on electric power? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell m how many miles the Renault Clio hybrid can travel on electric power before the electric engine kicks in? -
Why can't I connect a portable sat-nav to USB socket? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Why do portable sat-navs have to be connected to a C L A , when most modern cars have USB sockets which are neater. Tom Tom in particular -
Should I buy a four year old electric car? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I normally buy my cars at 3/4 years old and 40,000/50,000 miles. I understand the possible faults with ICE engines, how would this policy be affected by... -
Volkswagen Polo gear problem - what is causing it? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have brought my son his very first car - a 2009/59 Volkswagen Polo 1.6TDI SE Manual. We have not driven the car for a few months, but have started... -
What's the best second-hand electric car - Leaf or Zoe? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used electric vehicle. This will be my first electric car. Would you recommend a Nissan Leaf or a Renault Zoe? -
What happens to my hybrid car if the engine fails? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do any petrol/electric hybrids support driving on electricity if the engine fails, and/or using only the engine if the battery/motor has a fault? Or do... -
Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from... -
How can I install a dash cam without a 12V power supply (cigarette lighter)? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like to know if I can have a dash cam fitted to my 2002 ford KA that doesn't have a cigarette lighter powerpoint? And if so, where can it be connected... -
My Citroen Xantia keypad is faulty - how can I get it to start? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Citroen Xantia and have red and green lights on the keypad. It will not accept the 4 digit code and instead stays red/green and won't start....
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