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  Back pool illumination 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf Mk IV. A warning light telling me that my luggage boot is not closed. Can you advise me on how to rectify this please?
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  Why does my Fiat 500 keep stopping suddenly? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1.2-litre 2009 Fiat 500 Sport. The head gasket went in six months ago I had the head skimmed and the engine rebuilt. An hour after I picked it...
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  Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
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  Is it possible to buy a warranty on an old car? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get a warranty for a 2006 Lexus RX400h? Most companies seem to have a 12-year cut off for cover.
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  What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once...
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  Should I buy a Lexus RX 400H with a high mileage? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I be worried about buying a 8-9 year old Lexus RX400H with 130,000 miles on the clock?
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  Interior lights on a SEAT Alhambra - is this right? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The interior lights on my Alhambra have started to stay on after the ignition has been turned on, and also after getting out of the car and locking with...
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  Can I fix my glow plugs? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a real problem with starting my car from cold. I have replaced the battery but it still doesnt like starting. The year is 2007 and it has done...
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  Kia Venga: Stop start not stop starting... 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife owns a 2011 Kia Venga, which has been back to the garage three times, as the ISG stop-start isn't working properly. The garage keeps giving her...
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  Central locking failure 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my central locking stopped working , i have checked the batteries and it affects both fobs. I have also noticed that the radio does not...
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  Is this 12-year-old, low mileage Mazda likely to cause me problems? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered a 12-year-old Mazda estate with just 12,000 miles on the clock. It's been used only for trips to the local shops. Please would you tell...
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  Buying ultra low mileage cars 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had...
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  Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and...
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  Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the...
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  I drive 60 miles a week - is electric or hybrid best for my next car? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for...
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  Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't...
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  BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -...
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  What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
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  My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has...
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  Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?