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  Will prices of electric cars come down soon? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to change my current car for an electric one, but at the moment they don't have the range I would like. I think this will happen in time,...
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  Power sounder on Vauxhall Meriva? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  For a few months I have occasionally heard a high pitched alarm (not the usual horn alarm) being set off when I start the car - apparently this is the...
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  What happens if my keyless fob battery dies? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using...
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  How do I reprogramme the key for my VW? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Having replaced the battery in the fob of our 2011 VW Fox the fob works for the doors but will not start car. It did on one occasion but now shows a fault...
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  How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement....
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  What's the best small plug-in hybrid? 7 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about...
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  Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average...
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  Many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic - what do we do to keep our cars working properly? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  So many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic. What advice can you give us? Are we allowed to go for a 20-mile drive to keep things in motion?...
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  What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The...
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  Vauxhall Astra 1.6 1999 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My astra lately has been struggling to start in the morning, it started 5 days ago when i tried to start the engine, instead of the engine turning it clicked...
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  Discharge of the light brigade 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times...
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  Should I swap my petrol car for a plug-in hybrid? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am very pleased with my three-year-old Subaru XV auto. I have no reason to change it, except that I am considering swapping to a Mitsubishi Outlander...
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  My hybrid system is not starting - why? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Why did my hybrid show not ready to start?
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  Does the Lexus CT have a smoother ride than the Mazda CX-3? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have tested a used Mazda CX-3 and like the car with the reservations that it is a bit noisy and the ride is a bit harsh. Would a Lexus CT have a better...
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  Could you advise on how to properly keep my car parked up during the Coronavirus lockdown? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A general word of advice on vehicles not being used during the current emergency wouldn't go amiss.
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  Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car?
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  Is there a hybrid Focus coming in the future? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are Ford intending to produce a Focus hybrid in the near future?
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  Why doesn't Toyota sell an EV? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  It doesn't appear that Toyota offers an EV. Why not?
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  Will stop/start cause engine damage? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if stop/start systems are bad for engine life? I’ve been told they contribute to the early failure of turbos and I can’t imagine that the...
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  Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the...