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  Micra fails to fire when cranked 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My immaculate Nissan Micra with 22000miles yesterdaym for the first time ever failedm to immediately start on the first engine rotation. The battery is...
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  Power cuts when I turn the key on my 206 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 206 HDi. When I insert my key and turn the ignition on all power is cut off from the battery; car goes completely dead. This happens when...
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  My TomTom Go won't go - can it be repaired? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My TomTom Go 700 won't Go. I bought it about five years ago and have used it very little, maybe three or four times a year, but I've found it an invaluable...
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  Smart Car Keys Repairs 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Smart agent quoted £220 for new key & required two 80 mile round trips to verify details,order key and return to have key programmed. www.keyfobrepair.co.uk...
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  opel zafira b 1.6 2006 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I cleaned my engine and some water went into the fuse compartment then the car didn't start so I swapped the heating and fan relay with the start relay...
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  Can you charge an electric car to 100% from a public charge point? 10 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can you charge your EV to 100 % from a public charge point?
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  Does the new Peugeot 208 and electric e-208 have room in the boot for a full size spare wheel? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Does the latest Peugeot 208 and electric e-208 have room in the boot for a full size spare wheel?
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  What happens if you drive an EV through a flood? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water?
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  Where can I buy parts for a 1940s Morris? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new...
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  What annual mileage would be recommended to justify the extra cost of a petrol hybrid? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What annual mileage would be recommended to justify the extra cost of a petrol hybrid?
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  Why doesn't the start-stop function in my car work sometimes? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V90's start-stop facility frequently refuses to work. Is this a common fault?
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  I don't cover many miles - is a hybrid suitable? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I only do 3000 - 4000 miles a year. Is a hybrid car suitable?
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  Renault Zoe stalling 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is interested in leasing a Renault Zoe, but has heard that a friend of a friend was happy with one until she was driving along at 60mph and...
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  Yaris not turning over - what could it be? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Started the car, reversed 10 ft switched off to speak to my brother. Now engine doesn't turn over. No click or anything from ignition. Battery fully charged.
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  Buying a high mileage (130K) Lexus GS450H? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a 2008 Lexus GS-450H. It has already done 130K miles (mostly on motorways) and has a complete Lexus Service History. Is 130K very high...
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  Temporary loss of power when turning on the lights 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Son in Law has been experiencing a loss of power when turning the lights on in his A3, the engine recovers in about 30 seconds? A duff alternator,...
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  scrapping a car 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  how do i get the large amount of petrol out please?
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  Electrical issues 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I needed a jump start on my car recently, and now the 2 rear doors wont open or lock with the key (only manually) and the 2 front electric windows wont...
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  jaguar x type 2 d 2006 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn ignition without starting engine instrument lights come on and then go off but the engine light glows amber and goes off when the engine is...
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  How does the use of electrical appliances in an electric car affect the vehicle's range? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a regular reader of your excellent columns in the Telegraph, however, the following points do not seem to have been covered. Nothing appears to have...