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  We bought an electric car but it doesn't have the range that was promised - can we reject it? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My niece traded in a diesel 2013 Audi A1 for £6600 against a 2015 Nissan Leaf on PCP a week ago. This was on the basis that the Leaf would perform at least...
• Renault Modus - ECUs blown after jump start attempt 19 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  .  It appears they attempted to jumpt start the car by connecting something to the battery (I presume it was a battery pack of some sort).  This didn't cure the problem and the car was taken to an independent Renault specialist for repair. Several weeks pass by whilst they try and repair the car (my
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  Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SE petrol juddering under acceleration - what can it be? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Astra 1.6 SE 2010 Petrol, 33,000 miles. I am experiencing a weird problem when accelerating the car stutters and judders. Not excessively that...
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  How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k...
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.3 Car Won't Start 11 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  , it could be the cooling system going into safe mode so was going to check the thermostat, engine temperature sensor and water pump. When I was about to do this (about two weeks after calling the RAC out), I noticed that the battery warning light comes on now (this didn't happen before). I used a meter
• Inefficiency of Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars 9 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  of the process is further diminished in the use of mains electricicty in our homes to charge up the 400 volt 5/10/22/24 kWh 'battery' in an electric or hybrid electric car, motorcycle etc. Typically between 30 and 50% more electricity has to be used in the battery charging process than is actually stored
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  Key fob is not working, rear doors locked, indicators not working and no rear wiper. HELP! 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Key fob has stopped working, change of battery no different,rear doors are locked and cannot be opened at all,a lso indicators and rear wiper have stopped....
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  Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy...
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  How to solve a problem with me E-Class gearbox? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI automaticin January and on a recent visit to a garage it exhibited the following faults: P220A The speed comparison...
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  Loss of power after having work done on my Focus 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a Ford Focus TDCi 2006 plate. I have just recently (yesterday) had the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced as well as the concentric...
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  Can I install an engine warmer on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Back in the 1970s it was possible to fit an engine warmer retrospectively by removing a frost plug and screwing in a coiled electric element, like a small...
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  Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella...
• 2003 Saxo 1.5D - 2003 Saxo 1.5D does not want to budge... 28 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all. Few problems have lead me to this site.. I have a 2003 Saxo Desire 1.5D, and over the past few days I have been unable to start it. First of all there was life in the Battery (only 3mths old) - Now Flat - even doing a jumpstart does'nt get the car
• Nissan Micra - Nissan Micra Radio code? 1 May 2024 (Forum)
  Apologies if this is the wrong place or the question is too stupid! I had the battery changed in my Nissan Micra (53 plate) and now it wants a code for the radio to work.  Any ideas anyone please?
• Tessla - Tesla Y SUVs have 'zero reparability' 25 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Electric cars with minor battery damage are being
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  Ford fiesta 06 - Code for radio 17 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  for I had to buy a new car battery fitted in my Ford Fiesta 06 and now my radio is asking but for code I've pulled it out and my number is m292256 can anyone help please
• Ford mondeo - Sony CD player code. 20 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Had the battery off my 07 Ford mondeo titanium x & I don’t have the code for the stereo. It’s a Sony stereo serial number socd6x7v006958 Any help would be appreciated.
• Ford Fiesta zetec 2004 - 4500 RDS radio code 21 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi i need a radio code for my fiesta after I disconnected the battery to change the airbag sensor serial number M005561 please help
• Ford Fiesta - Radio Code 29 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi lads. Recently had my starter refurbished and had the battery disconnected for a few days.    I now need the code for the radio if anyone can help me out I'd be eternally grateful.   Serial is: M169459   Cheers
• Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 03 4500 radio Code 8 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi All,   Ford havent been able to help me with this (?!) I just need the unlock code for my radio, the battery died.... The Serial Number is: M417440   thanks!   Al