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I have a BMW X3 MHEV Hybrid, 2021 model. I am planning to be away for 4 weeks. Is it okay to leave it on the drive unused for 4 weeks? Will it drain the battery?
I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the ability to use the EOBD socket as wellas normal battery...
What charger do I need to replenish my 2021 Fiesta Active X Edition T MHEV flat battery please
Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
I have a petrol car but do little mileage so need to charge the battery up, especially in winter. I have an outside socket but will be moving to a retirement village with car parking a long way from...
I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used for four months each year?
I am aware of the problems with the starter battery if the C-HR is not used regularly. I am away in the winter for about a month without the C-HR. What is the best way of insuring that the battery will...
Can you please suggest a trickle charger for winter use which can remain connected to the starter battery of my 2013 2.2 TDCi Ford Transit Custom?
I see you have recommend the CTEK MXS in the past. Would it be suitable for my 2022 Vauxhall Crossland which, due to my unexpected poor health, is now only covering 2000 miles a year? Is there any limit...
My Toyota Proace is not used very often resulting in the battery draining down. Will a solar powered trickle charger keep the battery topped up? I am considering a model with EOPD plug as i understand...