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  Tucked away 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know...
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  How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full...
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  Focus alternator? 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi has just started making a whining/howling sound coming from the alternator area. When I started the car this morning (first...
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  I can't open my BMW 523's door with the key or remote - any ideas? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 523 E39, a stunning car. Unfortunately I'm unable to open the driver's door using my key or remote. I have checked all the fuses and the relays...
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  Where can I get a replacement key for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an electronic key which also doubles as a remote control for the central locking. One day it suddenly refused to work,...
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  Can I get my Smart Car's radio cassette player unlocked cheaply? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Smart car had a new battery. The Grundig radio cassette locked out. I thought it would be no problem to get the code from an internet site (have done...
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  Used car is faulty after 4 days - can I reject it? 12 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton with 143,000 miles on the clock from a dealer two weeks ago. When I bought the car the seller told me that there was an...
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  Will a plug-in hybrid save me money if I use it as an EV? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper...
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  Hybrid versus plug-in hybrid - what's the difference? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid?
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  Are EVs safe to drive in floods? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Having driven through some epic puddles and sections of flooded roads over the last few months how do electric cars perform in these situations? Are the...
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  We only do 1000 miles a year - what small electric car do you recommend? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What small electric car do you recommend for me and my wife? We only do 1000 miles per year.
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  Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full...
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  What is the radio code for my Ford Focus? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had to replace my Ford Focus Zetec climate battery and of course disconnecting this has reset the radio time and date settings and I have no code to...
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  How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery...
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  Central locking problem with Ford Fiesta 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Ford Fiesta's remote central locking is playing up, sometimes it locks and unlocks on the key buttons, but most of time you have to press buttons...
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  Faulty car keys - cheap fix 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  You replied to an an owner with problems unlocking. My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds. IS & RAV4 key not functioning. Bought...
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  Ford Fiesta won't start. 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Ford Fiesta which sometimes doesn't start. The battery is fine, but when I leave it for a few days it will refuse to get going. Any idea...
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  Can I charge my electric toothbrush using my Volkswagen camper's cigarette lighter? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the happy owner of a Volkswagen camper. What would make me even happier is being able to charge my Braun electric toothbrush via the cigarette-lighter...
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  Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small...
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  Why does my Toyota's alarm keep going off? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My factory-fitted alarm recently started going off randomly. Toyota Cardiff checked the battery and it all seems ok. It tends to happen in the evening...