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Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars? 28 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars due to the different... -
Is my car clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is my Polo GTI clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? If so, how can I get out... -
Is £800 a fair price to replace the heater fan in my 2004 Saab 9-3? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Saab 9-3 had a flat battery several times after being left for a couple of weeks. The garage diagnosed a fault with the heater fan which was draining... -
Saab 9-3 car alarm keeps going off 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 and the alarm keeps going off. I need to check the batteries in the control unit, but I have been unable to find it so far. I have... -
Volkswagen Polo won't start 13 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. It has a 1.4 petrol engine, automatic gearbox and has covered 90,000 miles. Recently it developed an intermittent start-up... -
Rover 25 immobiliser stuck on 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2001 Rover 25. Over the past few days I have been having some problems with the remote unlocking. I have changed the battery in the remote handset... -
What should I look for when buying a used Honda CR-Z? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a used Honda CR-Z up to five years old and £10k to use as an occasional secondcar. What should I look out for and how will I know... -
How reliable is the Lexus RX400h? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking for a large estate or SUV - I have seen a 2007 Lexus RX 400h advertised with 45,000 on the clock for £14,600 by a Lexus dealer - full... -
Seat Ibiza windows opening when parked 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2009 Seat Ibiza sport 1.4 3-door has an intermittent problem whereby the windows and sunroof open when the car is parked. Owner forums suggest... -
Why does my Ford Mondeo stall in cold weather? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a repetitive problem with my 2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi - the car stalls in cold weather It only happens for the first few hundred metres and... -
Need an electric car - which model is cheapest to run? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkswagen Golf which has been fantastic. It has done 183,000 miles with no problems until the latest MoT, when the track rod ends, ball joins... -
Buying a used car with low mileage – are there any mechanical issues I should be aware of? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2008 Hyundai Getz 1.4 petrol from a private seller. The car has very low mileage (5500 miles) and comes with a full service history.... -
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...
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