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Does the stop-start system on my KIA Rio cause extra wear on the engine? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a new KIA Rio 3-spec car. Like many other cars it has an Eco system where the engine shuts off when you stop at traffic lights etc.... -
Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new... -
Window wiring on an old Rover 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell me which wires to connect to a battery in order to run the window up and down on a Rover 825. It was easy on my earlier car because there... -
We like our new Peugeot iOn electric car. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have gone bonkers and bought a Peugeot iOn 3 weeks ago for £16,000. For what we do, some 700 miles a year on the small island of Jersey, it makes some... -
Volvo S60 hot start problems 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had... -
Ford Focus Central Locking 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have developed a problem with my central locking, the car locks and alarms every time the key fob is pressed but when i try to open the doors it is usually... -
Can my engine be fixed 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an 04 reg Golf second hand in 2009. I have had it regularly serviced, although not by a VW dealer. Two weeks ago, having parked it overnight,... -
Remote control key needing reset? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Key with a remote control fell in the water. I dried out the key, changed the battery and it's still not working - I need to open the car manually with... -
SEAT Altea has done 20,000 miles, does it need a new alternator? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 2006, which has done 20k miles. The alternator warning light was making a faint glow on the dash. I took it into the SEAT... -
Alarm keeps going off 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS (petrol) on a 52 plate (Sep 02). This thing has become the bain of my life, with something needing fixing on a monthly basis.... -
Windscreen washers 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in the country and iced-up windscreens and frozen washer jets are a problem most winters, not just this one. Do you have a solution to the problem... -
How can I repair my Skoda Fabia's indicator ticking noise? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Fabia's indicator ticking noise has stopped working but the actual indicators work. I'm told I may need a whole new instrument panel! Surely its... -
How many types of hybrid cars are there and what do they mean? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a new or nearly new car (not older than 2019) but do not want a fully electric car as I do not have the facility to charge it at home.... -
My daughter's insurance was wrongfully cancelled, then reinstated - will she need to declare this in future? 30 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Peugeot 108 on their Just Add Fuel agreement. She's 20 with a perfect driving record. Everything has been okay until she went to university... -
My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that... -
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi fault 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Astra came to a gradual stop, the ESP and ABS lights came on and the steering went heavy and it stalled. We tried to restart it but there was a clicking... -
Do I need anti rattle springs? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Jazz 67 reg had near side rear brake calliper and pads replaced in January 2024. I took car to Honda main dealer garage to replace battery on... -
Is it okay to leave an EV for 8 weeks on the drive? 27 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
What would your advice be about leaving my EV on the drive for 8/9 weeks whilst we are away? -
What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors... -
How much better MPG will a hybrid offer compared to petrol? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car?
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