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  How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery?
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  Does a 12v socket run even when the ignition is off? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 12v socket work when a car is not on or does it work when it's only on? I require a black box in my car and have to keep it plugged in for six...
• BMW 120i Sport auto 2015 - Electrical glitches 24 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  normally for the duration of the journey   My initial thoughts were that the main car battery could be failing – I owned a 2009 BMW 320d prior to this and noted certain facilities (heated rear window/stop-start function/radio when engine off etc.) began to stop working before I
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  What is the maximum I can inflate my tyres to stop them flatting when in storage over the winter? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509....
• Ford Mondeo Estate MK3 (2000-2007) - Car doesn't want to go in or come out of 3rd gear 17 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hello all, So I was removing my EGR valve and pipe, and in doing so I moved the battery out the way. I neglected to put the battery bracket back before driving to work (the bracket had fell down the back of the battery). After a while, I noticed it was difficult to get into 5th
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2005 - Broken Suspension Coil and Misc Problems 10 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  this problem? I am a careful driver (old man of 55), owned the vehicle from new, seem to have regular problems, for example - July 05 - Car pulls to right - dealer reckons ok - I changed the wheels over, improved. Oct 06 - returned from 2week holiday - battery dead - AA man, Faulty battery-replaced. Jun 07
• Fiat Panda 1.1 Active 2006 - Cold Start problem with idle RECTIFIED 5 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  to be something with the battery !!! There was enough charge for the cranking of the engine but not enough juice to power ECU whatchermecallits........ Anyway, I took battery off (original since new) and recharged overnight. Replaced in the morning and car started perfectly   :) This is clearly
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  Faulty ECU on SEAT Leon - do I need to scrap the car? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 SEAT Leon TDI. The computer unit is bust ECU?). The central locking lights keep going on and off and unfortunately I did not take it to...
• Subaru Outback 56 reg - Car key lost its memory 18 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  After my car key (the one that I use) gave up on me in a supermarket car-park I took it around the block to a garage and asked them change the battery.  The mechanic tested the key on his test rig and said that the key should work.  I tried it again, but nothing.  I went back
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  Battery light illuminating on a K12 Nissan Micra 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra K12 1.2 automatic 3 door hatchback. When the car is at idle the battery light is off, as it should be, but when I put my foot down...
• Zafira 1.8 petrol auto 2003 - Cold start problem - please help !! 1 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  of killing the battery cranking it over! When turning the key it cranks over but does not seem to want to fire, eventually it does but only just ! Had a new radiator fitted first to cure the leak although I know this is nothing to do with this issue, just trying to give all the history I know Thought
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  Life expectancy of a hybrid? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a RX450h which I have had from new in Jan 2010. I have already done 65,000 miles and wanted to know what was the expected life of the vehicle? I...
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  Water Leak on 2006 Audi A6 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Rear footwell fills up with water. When about 3 inches of water in well it transfers to front well. I ran hosepipe on front windscreen and water leaks...
• mondeo mk3 2002 1.8 petrol duratec - car dies when i come to a stop need help quick 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  cause my car to die when i come to a stop however this can be abit intermitant and sometimes rev as low as 150-200 rpm then recover its self?? happen the other week then some how fixed its self, just been and disconected the battery to clean terminals as my first step to find a battery light on fault
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  Why did my Freelander 2's keyfobs fail to work until I placed the remote in the dock? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I returned home after six weeks abroad to find my Land Rover Freelander 2 diesel would not respond to the remote control plipper. Having tried the second...
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  Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting...
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  The perils of overeating 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf VR6. The car has started to overheat so I’ve pulled over to let it cool down. I’ve then topped it up with water, started the engine with...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.8 Starting Problem 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought this car and yesterday I had a problem starting it. The engine cranked over but would not fire (or tried to a tiny bit). We checked the battery voltage and it turned out to be real low (12.2v) so I bought a new battery (I bought a lead acid one but have since discovered that I can only
• Why now?? 20 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  on, obviously deciding that it was better for her to be stranded in the middle of an 'iffy' junction for 20 minutes rather than letting her risk damaging the 'cat' with an over-rich mixture. So a happy weekend beckons trying to find said mis-fire. But, baby, it's cold out there, so tonight the battery has
• Audi A4 Cabriolet - Audi A4 (2005) Alarm Problem 31 May 2020 (Forum)
  sounds a few seconds later.  The only way I can seem to stop the alarm is to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Yesterday I swapped the battery in the key fob and thought id sorted it. The car locked fine with the red alarm lights on the doors going back to intermittent flashing