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  How many miles and/or years are electric vehicle battery packs supposed to last? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now that I'm retired an electric vehicle seems to be the most practical, if not the cheapest, option to replace my Ford Mondeo estate. Being on a fixed...
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  Vauxhall Insignia stop-start problem 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought Vauxhall Insignia, but the stop start system doesn't shut off the engine when stationary in traffic. Is this a fault?
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  Battery drain on my BMW X6 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my late 2009 BMW X6 - the battery is flattening. I have been advised it was the tracker, and after this has been replaced am now...
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  Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?
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  How far and for how long do we need to drive our car to keep it in good condition? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks....
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  Have you heard that fast charging fries EV batteries after 40 charges? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've done a lot of reading by various car writers on the subject of EV range and how it differs a lot from the makers' figures. The thing I'm more interested...
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  Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should...
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  My Rover 25 keyfob won't work - why? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be a problem with the locking system. Battery was bought new 10/09/12. Alternator belt 'went' and battery dead as a dodo 03/03/13. Alternator...
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  “It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced...
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  Are Mazda 3s known for being susceptible for battery drain whilst parked for a few weeks? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Illness and zero degree weather meant that I did not start my 2009 Mazda 3 for three weeks. When I tried to start the vehicle the battery was flat. The...
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  What replacement stop start battery would you recommend? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What replacement stop start battery would you recommend for a Mazda CX-30?
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  Can trickle chargers be used with stop-start engines? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to the coronavirus, I want to ensure that my car battery stays charged. The advice seems to be to use a trickle charger. I've noticed that many trickle...
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  What is the cause of the electrical leek in my Fiat Idea? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Fiat Idea automatic has an electrical leek problem. It doesn't hold its charge. If the battery is fully charged but the car is not used, the battery...
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  I changed the battery in my 1994 Mazda MX-5 and now it won't start - what could be wrong? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently fitted a new battery on my 1994 Mazda MX-5 after making a few small journeys and it started with no problem. I returned home and within half...
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  How can I prevent my Volvo S80's battery from going flat when left? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo S80 D5 and when I leave it, say, at an airport for more than about 12 days, the battery goes flat because I can't see how to lock the car...
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  What battery charger do you recommend? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a float charger suitable for a Honda Jazz with stop-start. What would you suggest?
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  Why does the AA charge so much for replacement batteries? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Recently my wife’s six-year old KIA Picanto would not start, so we called the AA. The patrolman who turned up diagnosed a dead battery. He said that he...
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  The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge...
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  My Citroen C4 HDI won't start - any ideas? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C4 2.0 HDI and I'm having problems starting it. The ignition lights and the dash all turn on fine, but then when you try and start the...
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  I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps...