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  Why does the engine fan of our car never come on? 13 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Peugeot 206 HDi and we have never ever heard the fan cut in Is there a way of checking that the fan does cut in and what temperature should it...
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  What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that...
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  What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each?
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser...
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  Do I need a licence to drive an electric scooter limited to 15mph? 23 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of getting a electric scooter that is limited up to 25km/h. Would I need a licence for this and can I use it to commute?
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  How do I get my car's radio code? 17 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My mum has a 2004 Ford Focus Estate. The battery was disconnected and now it needs a radio code entered. Can you help?
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  What checks do I need to make on a pre-reg car that's been sat around? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am purchasing a BMW 340i Touring from a main dealer. It was first registered in April 2017 but only has 72 miles on the clock and has been sat round...
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  My son's car won't start - does the clicking noise suggest it's an issue with the starting motor? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drove my son's car last week, a 2007 Volkswagen Astra (35,000 miles). I heard a loud squeal and then it cut out and I smelled something burning, which...
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  If I SORN my Honda CR-V for most of the year, would this be asking for trouble? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of...
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  Citroen C3 power steering failure 5 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Three days ago the power steering system failed on my Citroen C3. Apart from the power steering faulty light showing, everything else appears to be in...
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  Hyundai i30 diesel fuel pump failure 25 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Hyundai i30 (2007 model) with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. After a major service at a main dealer an advice note came back that the fuel pump was...
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  BMW 1 Series ran low on fuel and now won't start 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 116i which I purchased this year (2005 reg) with a one lady owner and a full BMW service history. Unfortunately I ran low on petrol recently...
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  Can I reject my faulty new car? 14 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My brand new Mercedes-Benz E300 has suffered a number of faults with the hybrid system, braking down within three days of delivery. The car has been at...
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  Buying a new car - what is recommended? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 85, male and fit. I bought a new Peugeot 308 SE HDI (136) in 2008, and have driven only 22,000 miles. I use my car for short shopping trips, and...
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  What is causing an engine fault alert on our Renault Scenic? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Scenic has started to intermittently display the warning message on the dash "Check Injection" with the service light. I've checked out the...
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  Repairing a faulty Focus instrument cluster 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A while ago my wife's Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 2004 started having the battery light come on when restarting. It happened a few times over a period of months....
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  Citroen Sensodrive problem 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C2 (2003) with the Sensodrive gearbox and 60,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been sticking in gear and I receive the flashing...
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  Engine keep going off while in motion 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Maybe someone had posted this before, but I am desperately in need for a solution to this problem. I have Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 2004 model. The engine...
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  Selling with a warning light at auction 8 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to sell my car at an auction. It was bought new, however, it's always had issues which the dealer or an authorised garage were unable to find or...
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  Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have...