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  How far can the Renault Clio hybrid travel on electric power? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell m how many miles the Renault Clio hybrid can travel on electric power before the electric engine kicks in?
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  Why can't I connect a portable sat-nav to USB socket? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why do portable sat-navs have to be connected to a C L A , when most modern cars have USB sockets which are neater. Tom Tom in particular
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  Should I buy a four year old electric car? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I normally buy my cars at 3/4 years old and 40,000/50,000 miles. I understand the possible faults with ICE engines, how would this policy be affected by...
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  Volkswagen Polo gear problem - what is causing it? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have brought my son his very first car - a 2009/59 Volkswagen Polo 1.6TDI SE Manual. We have not driven the car for a few months, but have started...
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  What's the best second-hand electric car - Leaf or Zoe? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a used electric vehicle. This will be my first electric car. Would you recommend a Nissan Leaf or a Renault Zoe?
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  What happens to my hybrid car if the engine fails? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do any petrol/electric hybrids support driving on electricity if the engine fails, and/or using only the engine if the battery/motor has a fault? Or do...
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  Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from...
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  How can I install a dash cam without a 12V power supply (cigarette lighter)? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know if I can have a dash cam fitted to my 2002 ford KA that doesn't have a cigarette lighter powerpoint? And if so, where can it be connected...
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  My Citroen Xantia keypad is faulty - how can I get it to start? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Citroen Xantia and have red and green lights on the keypad. It will not accept the 4 digit code and instead stays red/green and won't start....
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  Why is the start-stop function in my car not working? 5 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Ford Kuga, which has now done 4000 miles. Recently the start-stop function only works intermittently. The main dealer has said that I'm not...
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  My Peugeot 307 won't turn off, what do I do? 4 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How can I make my Peugeot 307 stop running. I tried taking the key out and disconnected the battery, but it's still running. It's very annoying as we have...
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  Why is my auto-stop system cutting out? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Hyundai Tucson Premium in 2016. Three months into ownership the auto-stop system is cutting off once a week, making it uneconomical to drive....
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  Rover 25 won't start - is the immobiliser faulty? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Rover 25 wont start. There are no lights on the dashboard, just the blinking red one of the immobiliser. I know the battery isn't flat, but the central...
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  Putting my SLK in storage for winter 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am laying up my 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK for the winter. What should I do to protect the doors, window seals and folding roof mechanism?
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  Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before...
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  Fuel gauge fault on Polo 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol and my fuel gauge is fluctuating between full and empty tank. Is this problem common and can I fix it myself?
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  Alternator problems with Ford Focus 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus 1.6 petrol (2001) and have recently been experiencing starting problems with it. I assumed it was starter motor, but now I'm not so...
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  Ford Fiesta key fob has stopped working 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The key fob for my 2008 Ford Fiesta has stopped working. What can I do to fix it?
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  Used car has faulty CD player - what are my legal rights? 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2004 Honda Accord yesterday and on the way home noticed CD player and clock didn’t work. I called the seller and they told me to disconnect...
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  Radiator Fan continues running after engine shutdown 24 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The radiator fan continues to run indefinitely after the engine has shutdown even in winter temperatures. Also, the batttery discharges after a period...