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  Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer...
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  Problem with heated rear screen on a Ford Mondeo 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last winter the heated rear screen stopped working in our 2006 Ford Mondeo - the 30A fuse had blown. I fitted a replacement (JCASE female type) but when...
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  A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved...
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  car not starting 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps,...
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  Does the Peugeot 3008 hybrid concept really work? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new SUV and am attracted to something environmentally friendly. I'm finding it difficult to ignore the Peugeot 3008 diesel hybrid. Is...
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  When should I sell my old car? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought this car in 2001 with 18 miles on it, now it has 132K on the clock. It’s almost bomb proof, it’s a 1.8 SE Auto, with Recaros I had fitted because...
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  What have I done to my Ford Fiesta's electrics, as it now won't start? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was trying to get the part number of the alternator on my 54-plate Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre petrol model, and I had to take the live feed off because the...
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  Where can I get a replacement remote key for my Hyundai Coupe? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The remote locking key unit for my Hyundai Coupe has just gone faulty. After fitting a new battery it still failed to work, so I contacted my local Hyundai...
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  White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
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  Old Getz 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mother, aged 73, currently drives a small Citroen C3. Her partner (89 years old) a Hyundai Getz 1.1. He wants to buy a scooter to use in town,...
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  Air today 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our Lexus GS 300 with 175,000 miles needs an exchange air-con pump at a cost of £1,300. The Lexus dealer considers that the car once repaired is capable...
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  What' causes intermittent starting problems? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Scenic which has an intermittent starting problems. Any idea what might be causing it?
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  Engine warning light on Mazda 3 27 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Seven months ago I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 diesel. It has 71,000 miles on the clock and is out of warranty. Yesterday, whilst driving down the motorway,...
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  What should I look at when buying a used car that has stood for six months? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I may have the opportunity to buy a Ford Fiesta from a friend who is emigrating to New Zealand. It is a 2017 Automatic 1.0 Ecoboost . By the time they...
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  How can I make my car more reliable? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc?...
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  What company car do you suggest for a growing family? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My company are encouraging me to take advantage of a company car due to increasing mileage. The timing of this coincides with us expecting our 3rd child....
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  What's the best small car for up to £9000? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best solution for my needs. I spend the summer in England and would like a smallish car for that period. Price range £8000 to £9000. I will...
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  Hyundai i10 - how should the central locking work? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2011 Hyundai i10 Comfort 1.2 and I need a bit of advice regarding the central locking. My key opens all the locks (except boot), but...
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  Where can I charge my electric car? 17 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Kia e-Niro. I live in the west of Scotland and have friends and family in Warwickshire and Derbyshire, so will need to recharge the battery when...
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  What effect does towing a caravan or trailer have on an electric vehicle's range? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You answered a general question recently about whether electric vehicles could tow trailers and caravans and said it should be OK. However, nothing was...