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Is it safe to jump-start a hybrid car? My CR-V battery is 7 years old and, although not yet a problem, I wonder if I should keep a set of jump-start leads in the car in case the battery fails without warning.
I recently bought a 2013 Yaris Hybrid and I am delighted with it. Is the 12v battery charged by the engine or from the power battery ? As I understand it, the power battery is charged by the engine and...
I am thinking of buying an older Toyota Auris hybrid, to benefit from cheap road tax. My question is what if the hybrid battery was not holding its charge, or was dead, would the car still start and run...
You must be tired of people complaining about low mileage hybrid cars failing to start due to a flat battery, but a recent furthur problem produced some surprising information. When my year old Toyota...
What's the best used self charging hybrid for under £20k?
What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000 either new or used?
I am going to Australia for six weeks in January/February. Is it okay to leave my self charging hybrid Kia Sportage motionless for that long?
I use super unleaded in my Lexus LBX hybrid - will this do any harm to the engine? If not am I still wasting my money? Also when using the B gear position should I expect better mpg?
Can you recommend a small second hand hybrid car please?
Do all hybrids have automatic gearboxes?