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  How can we look after our car if we're quarantined for three months? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat...
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  Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k...
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  Why does the battery in my Volvo S80 keep draining overnight? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have just purchased a 2002 Volvo S80 and the battery keeps draining but we can't work out why as nothing has been left on. When we try to start it up...
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  After 6 years my Honda CRv has got the Honda Battery flat fault 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My six year old Honda CRV has developed the Honda Flat Battery fault . Any ideas what has failed to bring this on ?
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  I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there...
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  Do PHEVs operate the same way as regular hybrids? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Niro Hybrid returns around 60mpg. Most of my journeys exceed the battery range of a PHEV version. Does a PHEV operate in the same way as my standard...
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  Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
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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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  My car won't open due to a flat battery. How do I get inside? 2 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car has a flat battery so it won't open with the emergency key. Any suggestions as dealerships are all closed due to Covid-19?
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  Disconnecting the battery on a new car - will it cause problems? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My previous car, a 1996 Fiat Punto, had the battery disconnected and left outside many times for periods up to 12 weeks and no problems starting up on...
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  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK?
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  SEAT Ibiza starting problem 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 SEAT Ibiza. A few weeks ago the car refused to start with a flat battery. The problem has become more and more frequent. Any idea what the...
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  Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going...
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  Are there any dashcams that run off batteries only? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to buy a dashcam that is battery powered i e it doesn’t need any wiring to power it? I’m told that Jaguar do not approve of hard wiring...
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  Can I use a power pack to charge my car battery without plugging it in? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a petrol car but do little mileage so need to charge the battery up, especially in winter. I have an outside socket but will be moving to a retirement...
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Why has the battery in my car failed after just three years? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What type of stop/start battery is fitted to my Mercedes B-Class and why has it failed? The car is less than three years old and the mileage is 28000.
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  Why does my radio cut out after a few minutes with the engine off? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus. The manual states that with the engine off, I can listen to the radio for one hour. I can't, it cuts out after a few minutes. This...
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  What's the best way to dispose of an unwanted car? 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to scrap my 2005 Ford Ka as it needs too many repairs. I've been quoted around £35 for a local scrap yard to pick up and the car. However,...
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  Will the Porsche Cayenne stop-start system damage the battery or DPF? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all...