What is causing this serious electrical fault in my Fiat 500?

I love my FIAT 500 Cabriolet, but it has been back to the dealers many times for the same problem. Every time I leave it a day or two without using it I return to find it will not start. The car is a 2010...

How can I disable the alarm on my Subaru Forester while in storage?

I have a Subaru Forester with a factory-fitted Category 1 alarm/immobiliser. We will be leaving the car for six weeks in a secure garage but I am worried that the alarm will run down the battery. There...

How should I change the battery on a modern car?

Can you please provide me with appropriate advice and guidance on what precautions are advised and methodology applied when replacing the battery on modern cars with sophisticated electronics, such as...

Battery problems

Have had some problems with my battery draining recently on my 54 plate 2.0 TDCI Mondeo. Following recommendation from the Green Flag man to replace the battery as it is the original battery, I ordered...

Battery charging advice

Please can you advise me if it will be okay to charge my engine battery on my Ford Transit 2.2 autoroller 200 motorhome using a 12 volt trickle battery charger {spec is input 15vdc 300ma 4.5w charging...

How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage?

We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe. This winter we decided to garage the Laguna before...

Nissan Leaf batteries are deteriorating and range is limited - false advertising?

My District Council has leased two Nissan Leaf electric cars as a contribution to a cleaner planet. Nissan calls it a zero emission vehicle with a range of 109 miles. The 'zero emission' is questionable,...

What is causing this alternator/battery fault in our 2008 Vauxhall Corsa?

My daughter purchased a new Corsa 1.2 in January 2008. The car is used every day to commute to work, a round trip of 10 miles and in addition, it is used for social driving at weekends. It's normally driven...

Flat battery on a Focus

My Ford Focus 1.8 battery went flat. I left it in the garage for a month or so. It wouldn't start and a small red light above the radio was flashing when I turned the key. I left it for another month...

What should we look for when buying a Toyota Prius hybrid?

My wife needs to replace her 2002 Toyota Yaris, partly due to its age and partly as she needs a larger car due to growing children and sports bags, etc. I would like her to have a Ford Focus, but her heart...