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  What's wrong with my Vauxhall Meriva's alarm? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva Design CDTi and every morning in the early hours my car alarm goes off for no reason, and just recently it has started going...
• Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - ) - Warning of impending car breakdown 8 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . On Friday morning, my wife noticed that the Battery symbol remained illuminated as she was driving around. There was no other helpful info from the MFD. She drove around all day long until, 1/2 a mile from home, the battery voltage finally proved too low to power the car and it came to a stop. Needless
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 2.0 starting problem 306 2.0 HDI 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  fuel pump in the tank which was making no noise and not kicking in on the second turn of the ignition. with a multi meter on the electrical plug feeding the pump i was reading 10v which i just assumed was down from 12v as the battery may be a little flat due to me trying to start the car so many times
• '04 Corsa battery charging problem 18 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Any thoughts on this battery charging problem? The car is an 04 1.2 Corsa, warranty ends in May 07. When we got it at one year old the battery green float was not showing, however after some days and a few miles it was showing. Occasionally when checking the car the float has not showed
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  What electric car for £30k do you recommend? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is a recommended EV for up to £30k? My annual mileage is just under 10k. If a used car, can I trust a used battery?
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  Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has...
• Kia Niro 2018/68 - Fuel Consumtion of PHEV 5 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  and long distance driving does crop up. We do approx 10000 mpy and our crude overall consumption is 90 mpg. On long distance journies, I start off with a full battery (36 mile indicated) and run on pure electric for the first 15-20 miles. I then switch to HEV mode, move the gear lever
• Honda Civic - Battery terminal left loose ... 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  After a body shop repair a couple of weeks ago, the car wouldn't start this morning - just completely dead. AA called, who found that the battery terminal was resting on the battery and making a very loose connection, not bolted on, and the terminal cover was sitting on top
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  What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? For example, will I be faced with the cost of replacing batteries or other expensive technology. Do...
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  Car won't start after driving through flood water - what could the problem be? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently drove my BMW 1 Series through a flooded ford. The car now doesn't want to start and I get a *click* noise when I press the start button. Any...
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  How far should a Renault Zoe travel on a full charge? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2014 Zoe 22kWh with 35,000 miles on the clock. The range is 55 miles at 100 per cent charge - is my local Renault dealer having a laugh...
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  Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? Are hybrids the way to go in replacing a car that you intend...
• Ford C-MAX 1.5 tdci 2015 - OBD 2 "engine service now" message 14 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  I bought a ford C Max 1.5 tdci titanium 2015 . Stop/start. No key. Done 300 miles in it with no problems, I did notice the battery wasn't holding charge for very long. I replaced the battery with the same type. Making sure I disconnected the positive
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  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it? 27 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?
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  Dealer wants £72 to check my faulty key fob - is this too much? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Qashqai. The key fob is not working. The car is two years old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. The dealer will check the fob and see...
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  Ford Mondeo refuses to turn over 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Ford Mondeo petrol that has no spark, no crank and no petrol pump pulse. I've done a diagnostic test, but the computer box is also not receiving...
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  How can I prep my car for winter storage? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'll be taking my 2008 reg 1.6 VVT Renault Megane cabrio off the road for the winter. It'll be stored in a good dry garage and the petrol tank will be...
• Citroen C2 GT 1.6 2004 - Mysterious noise that is draining my battery 13 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  . The first click emanates from behind the glove box in the engine bay. The second click and whirring comes from behind the dashboard on the driver's side.   This continues at 35/40 sec intervals until either the battery goes flat
• Honda Jazz vs Toyota Prius 27 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  more but it will hopefully be offset over the years with lower fuel costs and road tax. I am thinking about owning the car for ten years becasue this is how long my last used car (VW Polo) lived. My preference is the Prius. My concern here is the Prius battery. I have come across posts
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  My Scenic's interior light stayed one? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I left the Scenic and the interior light and boot light did not go off as they usually do. I checked the switch and could not switch it off at all. There...