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  Can I lock my car if the battery is disconnected? 15 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I will not be using my Honda CR-V hybrid for a month. In order reduce the chance of theft I would like to store the 12v battery in my secure garage (on...
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  What happens if I don't charge a plug-in hybrid? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of a 1.4 plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb. What happens if I don't keep the battery topped up?
• Need a new to me car 1 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Having had diesels all my life, and towing caravans and driving horseboxes since in my mid 20's, now find the prospect of getting a 'new to me' car - especially a petrol one. We don't like an uncomfortable ride, but cannot afford luxury and MPG is important to us.  However, as we take our grandson around with us a lot we do not want a car with no back end.
• Suzuki Vitara - High pitched sound when driving 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, Looking for some help diagnosing my issue. I recently bought a 2018 Suzuki Vitara S All Grip Automatic and a few days later it developed a noise when driving. The closest thing I can compare the noise to is a high pitched whistle/buzzing on a phone line. The sound becomes more prominent at faster speeds > 50 mph and also once the car is warmed up (driving for 20+ mins).
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  Can I leave my 2023 hybrid Toyota Corolla for a week at the airport? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I will need to park my 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8 at an Airport Carpark in October for 7 days. Will there be a problem with the battery (starting) when I...
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  Which Fiat 500X engine should I choose? 27 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a choice of two Fiat 500X 2020 reg models with petrol engines. One with the 1.0l Firefly engine and the other with the 1.4l engine in the Sport...
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  What should we replace our Volkswagen Golf with? 22 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most efficient, comfortable and fairly stylish car you would recommend to replace our ageing but otherwise excellent 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion....
• The Internet - Automated Automotive Idiocy 23 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Lately, though, I sense a change, though I'm probably rather late in sensing it. Quite a lot of this BS is now probably not being directly generated by i****s. Its being generated by AI systems. Heres a striking example  https://bryansgarage.com/types-of-cylinder-wall-damage/ "Arcing Damage Arcing damage is one of the most common cylinder wall damages that can cause a quick heat rise to destroy the cylinder and cause cylinder liner damage.
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  Should I swap my Kia Sportage for a Dacia Duster? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Sportage, which is reliable but expensive to insure and service. I am considering a near-new Dacia Duster as a swap, would this be a good replacement?...
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  Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen...
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  Will LPG be phased out? 14 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to the Autogas/LPG in this country? I used to convert my new car to Autogas since 2000 but looking at number of garages selling the...
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  Voice control not working on Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav, how can I fix this? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a recurring problem with my Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav. The voice control disappears. This is a safety issue insofar as you have to look at the screen...
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  Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable...
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  Should I replace my Honda CR-V with a Mazda CX-5? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 plate Honda CR-V. It's top of the range. I think it has been an excellent car. It is getting a bit tired though. My friend has a Mazda CX-5,...
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  Why do roadworks now extend for so long? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When I started driving in 1968 even major roadworks were only slightly disruptive of traffic flow and usually managed by a man holding a stop/go board....
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  What's the best 4x4 electric estate car? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a medium-sized electric car with all-wheel drive and an estate bodystyle (to carry our large dog). Mileage needs are low (typically 50-60...
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  Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and...
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  Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary?
• Volvo S60 / V60 / XC60 - Volvo D4 VEA engine - EGR problem 6 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    Several owners of new-ish Volvo S/V60 and XC60 cars with the VEA D4 engine have had the ‘check engine’ light pop up within a few months from new (reported on the Volvo Owner’s Club forums).  It happened to my own V60 D4 (registered July 2014, 5,900 miles from new) this morning on the way to work.
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...