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My car wouldn't start after travelling 5 miles, changed the battery. Then today on the motorway, Power steering light came on as well as alternator light, then the engine cut out on me, car wouldn't restart...
I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery and it fixed the problem for a while, but in recent...
I have a 2006 Renault Clio. The immobiliser light is constantly flashing and when I turn the ignition it won't turn over. Instead it makes a clicking noise. Any idea what could be wrong?
My daughter in-law has a Ford Fiesta 1.0 litre EcoBoost on a two year PCP plan with a major Ford Dealer. Over the last 18 months the AA has recovered the vehicle on six occasions with a 'dead battery'...
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol. I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is starting up quite slowly every morning. The clock has also reset itself. I thought it might need a good motorway drive to charge...
The battery on my 2007 BMW 325i is no longer holding a charge properly. With previous cars I've changed the battery myself. However having looked at various forums it seems the car may need re-programming...
A Vauxhall main dealer is charging £315 to supply and fit a stop start battery in my Zafira Tourer diesel ecoflex. Am I being ripped off?
The battery fitted to my Dacia Logan MCV 1.5 dCi is a type 027 60ah 600cca. Could I fit a type 096 which is 72ah and 720cca. The battery would fit size wise.
We have two cars parked in a secure driveway (Ford Kuga and Lexus SC430) and are planning on being out of the country for the whole of December and into early January. Would it be wise keep the batteries...
Is it true that aftermarket parts such as Yuasa can be better than the manufacturers i.e. Ford? Could you also comment on Yuasa as a brand and good battery brands. I have been quoted £90 to replace my...