Best car for short journeys?

Which is the best car for short journeys? My Ford Puma isn’t apparently driven enough to recharge so twice the battery has drained in the eight months I’ve had it. I need something comfortable, big enough for a dog and higher up.

Asked on 27 September 2022 by Lindsay Poulsom

Answered by Lawrence Allan

If your relatively new Ford Puma is draining its battery it suggests you are not driving it enough to get the battery charged up. This would apply to any car we recommend. You need to go for a longer drive once every month or so (at least 15 minutes) to allow the car to bring the battery up to charge, or use a battery conditioner.

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