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  What's the best 1080p dashcam? 26 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a good dashcam with a suction fitting which is at least 1080p resolution and has the ability to record for a while after parking in a...
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  Can you recommend a dashcam with 360 vision that is motion triggered? 25 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my car badly scratched, but while it was all caught on my CCTV, the culprit had his face covered by a hoodie. Can you recommend a dash cam...
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  Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year....
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  Nissan Leaf batteries are deteriorating and range is limited - false advertising? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My District Council has leased two Nissan Leaf electric cars as a contribution to a cleaner planet. Nissan calls it a zero emission vehicle with a range...
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  If an electric car catches fire who is responsible? 28 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that the batteries on EVs are not as susceptible to fire as news reports might suggest. However in the event of the drive battery catching...
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  Do hybrids lose more money than petrol cars? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would an eight year old hybrid depreciate quicker than an equivalent petrol only car? And would it be worth keeping a hybrid car close to the end of it's...
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  Is it cheaper to charge a PHEV or run it on petrol? 13 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Now that we have a £2,500 energy price guarantee will it still be cheaper to charge up my plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or will it be cheaper...
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  Can I buy a car with solar panels? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why don't manufacturers omit the sunroof and add solar panels instead? They could be used to power the obligatory air con and the sound systems and eventually...
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  Which dash cams can detect motion at night? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a dash cam that can be activated at night with a motion sensor since nighttime vandalism is becoming a problem lately. Can you recommend...
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  New cars with seven-year-warranties - are they as good as they sound? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How good are these seven-year-warranties?
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  How do I find my radio code? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for the radio code for my daughter's Ford KA. The serial number is V026774. The radio went off after her boyfriend put a new battery in.
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  Buying a car for holidaying in Spain? 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In view of increasing car hire and insurance issues, I am thinking about buying a car for my use when holidaying in Spain 6 times a year. I am considering...
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  Engine wont turn over 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa Combo 1.7 diesel and I got in it the other day but nothing turned over. It was working OK the day before so I thought it was...
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  Too many short trips 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like...
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  Do all the electrical accessories in modern cars increase fuel consumption? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be an ever-growing number of electrically-powered devices in cars: digital instruments, heaters, fans, air conditioners, ever more powerful...
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  What should we look for when buying a Toyota Prius hybrid? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs to replace her 2002 Toyota Yaris, partly due to its age and partly as she needs a larger car due to growing children and sports bags, etc....
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  How do electric cars provide heating for occupants? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Cars with water-cooled internal combustion engines generate so much heat that it has to be dumped to the atmosphere via a radiator. Using this "spare"...
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  Average cost to recharge a 70kWh electric car? 3 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the average cost to recharge an electric vehicle with, let's say, a 70kWh battery, or even, say, a Volkswagen Golf?
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  Can I install a new cigarette lighter socket in my Peugeot 306? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 306's cigarette lighter does not work. All the fuses are okay as the dashboard lights and the cigarette light works, and these are all on the...
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  Why won't my Renault Clio start? 1 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Renault Clio. The immobiliser light is constantly flashing and when I turn the ignition it won't turn over. Instead it makes a clicking noise....