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  How can I repair my Skoda Fabia's indicator ticking noise? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Fabia's indicator ticking noise has stopped working but the actual indicators work. I'm told I may need a whole new instrument panel! Surely its...
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  How many types of hybrid cars are there and what do they mean? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a new or nearly new car (not older than 2019) but do not want a fully electric car as I do not have the facility to charge it at home....
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  My daughter's insurance was wrongfully cancelled, then reinstated - will she need to declare this in future? 30 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Peugeot 108 on their Just Add Fuel agreement. She's 20 with a perfect driving record. Everything has been okay until she went to university...
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  My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that...
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  Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi fault 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Astra came to a gradual stop, the ESP and ABS lights came on and the steering went heavy and it stalled. We tried to restart it but there was a clicking...
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  Do I need anti rattle springs? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz 67 reg had near side rear brake calliper and pads replaced in January 2024. I took car to Honda main dealer garage to replace battery on...
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  Is it okay to leave an EV for 8 weeks on the drive? 27 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What would your advice be about leaving my EV on the drive for 8/9 weeks whilst we are away?
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  What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors...
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  How much better MPG will a hybrid offer compared to petrol? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car?
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  Are range extender EVs any good? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of these? To me they seem to be the answer given the issues of finding chargers and general range anxiety. The only ones I have heard...
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  My Ford's SYNC 3 system has stopped working, what could be the cause? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I can't turn on the radio or adjust the in my Ford Transit as the audio button on the touch screen is greyed out. It did it once before and was advised...
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  How do I programme the key for my Vauxhall Astra? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2014 Vauxhall Astra GTC and one of the keys only partially works. It will unlock the doors and start the engine, but does not remotely...
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  Can I go for a drive as long as I don't leave my car? 1 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I can do to make sure my car runs fine if I do not use it over the next few weeks? It was reported in the newspaper last week that it...
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  Is there a gadget to jump start a car from the cigarette lighter socket? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  You recently mentioned a gadget for jump starting a car via a cigarette lighter socket. Can you recommend a particular make?
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  What's the best affordable low emissions car? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As a driver I am very concerned about our planet but I cannot do without a car as I live in a very rural area. At the moment I am running a 2012 Renault...
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  Do you have a Ford radio code for a C serial number? 8 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had the battery on my Ford Mondeo Mk4 replaced and I need the code for my radio. I've pulled out the unit and have the following serial numbers:...
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  I only do 8000 miles a year and want a 4x4 - should I go for a diesel? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a 4x4 with a high seating position but only cover about 8000 miles a year. I have been offered a good deal on a BMW X1 20d. Do BMWs have the same...
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
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  What's the best automatic car for £3000? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just got my driving licence and am looking to buy an used economical automatic car, with a budget of £3000. I like the Toyota Prius MK2 (2003) with...