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  Clicking noise from the immobiliser 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox. The faults include intermittent working of the...
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  Starting trouble - can you help? 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having trouble starting my Ford Focus in the mornings. I've changed the battery, but it sounds like the engine is struggling to turn over. However,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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  What's wrong with my BMW 520d? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my BMW 520d Touring serviced at 33,000 miles by a local dealer, preceded by a warranty check, which found a leaking exhaust manifold and...
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  My Megane cabriolet won't start with its roof down? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Megane Coupe Cabriolet won't start after having the roof down. I have the engine running when lowering the roof. The car starts with a bump start and...
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  Do car cigarette lighter sockets work when the engine is switched off? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a cigarette socket phone charger for my 2006 Volkswagen Polo. When plugging the charger into the socket in the dashboard console, with the...
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  How should I store my Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are off down under for two months as a retirement bash. I shall be leaving my 2004 Mercedes C-Class K200 in the garage and unfortunately...
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  Smooth customer - looking for the right auto 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the...
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  My Peugeot 306's radio won't work after I flattened the battery. 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My battery went dead as I left my lights on. I was successful in jump-starting the car but now my in-car stereo is totally dead and there's a flashing...