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Should I worry about the cost of battery replacement on a Tesla? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Tesla but wonder if a PHEV would be more flexible on longer journeys. I'm also concerned about Tesla’s depreciation and cost of... -
Hyundai i30 autostop 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought this car with 13,000 miles on the clock, 9 months after 1st registration. It has now done just over 15,000. It took me a little while to realise... -
Are the new London buses with electric motors as green as they claim to be? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Although you don't cover buses, I thought you may have some thoughts about the new double-decker London bus featured on a recent ‘Top Gear’ programme.... -
BMW 1 Series - No charge 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 118d owned from new with 30,000 miles. In the last few weeks the clock has lost the time three times, the low battery light has come... -
A llarma 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have had problem after problem with my car not starting. If I disconnect the battery every night and reconnect, or disconnect when I am not using it... -
Ldv maxus van - Battery Removal 16 Oct 2024 (Forum)
Good evening. My elderly husband is no longer able to lift and remove his lucas battery from his van. I am trying to find if there is some sort of winch of a table top size rather than a floor standing one that could be adapted to help him to lift it in and out of the engine bay onto a table below. -
Citroen c3 picasso - Central locking causing battery drain 12 Aug 2024 (Forum)
Hello, I have identified f8 20A fuse as the culprit circuit/s causing parasitic drain of battery to the tune of 1.5A. Having pulled it the immediate problem is solved but as the radio and display are also through this I need to find out how to permanently repair the problem.im having difficulty finding wiring diagram on the Internet. -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 30-03-2019 Part 1 7 Apr 2019 (Forum)
Electric Avenues - dear lord, HJ still peddling the myth that EV batteries will 'need replacing.' HJ, how many EVs are you aware of that have needed their battery packs replacing? You can include first generation Leafs if you wish but a simple search of You Tube will find reports of Tesla's with over 200k miles and still on their original packs and, even venerable Leafs that have only 'lost' 4 and 5% of their battery capacity. -
Kia Rio 2010 1.5 Diesel - Battery or Alternator issue? 29 Nov 2018 (Forum)
But it starts normally if I don't do this, I know I could leave me engine on when pumping up the tyres but would prefer to find out the fault. Would this be an Alternator or Battery issue? It's done 58k miles and 8 years old, and not had either changed. Thank you in advance, Matt -
Mk4 ford mondeo - Mk4 mondeo battery connection fail 18 Nov 2018 (Forum)
What a Muppet. I disconnected old battery and must have twisted it when putting it down. Anyway I put the new one in and got the +ve and -ve the wrong way round. Fans and the horn came on and I disconnected it. I realized to my horror the error I made. -
Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0 Battery disconection/reconection 16 Feb 2009 (Forum)
307 HDi 2.0 02, I would like to charge my battery to see if it helps with my starting problem as posted previously, what is the correct disconection/reconection procedure? will i have to reboot the BSI unit as described in other posts? might there be any other issues? -
Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.6 emmissions warning light 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
The dealers could not find a fault. Shortly after this the emmissions warning came on again and the battery went flat. The dealer claimed 2 unrelated faults and replaced the battery and "fixed" the sensor on the camshaft. The emmissions warning light came on again and a couple of days later the car would not start (flat battery) the dealership are struggliung with this fault. -
Mercedes Benz SL W129 (1989 - 2001) - 1994 - Radio is not working 14 Apr 2008 (Forum)
When I reconnected the battery the radio now doesn't play and still doesn't ask for the code. Any ideas on what to do to fix it? -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - Yr 2001, 2ltr HDi, Battery Charging Problem 5 Mar 2008 (Forum)
The charging light has come on permanently and all charge has now gone from the battery. Had the alternator replaced within last 2 months and wondered if this is the fault? Last week the charging light was on intermittently but the problem miraculously cleared. Any one had similar experience or can offer advise? -
Prius Batteries article in the Mail 20 Nov 2006 (Forum)
Anyone see that article about the factory in Canada I think it was that is involved in the production of batteries for the Prius a few days ago? I havent seen a post on here about it although maybe I missed it. I couldnt believe the pollution that place had caused and I think any Prius driver would want to be thinking twice about buying on on an enviromental basis! -
Vauxhall Monterey Battery Question 19 Feb 2006 (Forum)
Folks, An alternator overcharge problem I had back in the spring has cooked the batteries. The Monterey/Trooper has two. The Vauxhall Trade Club are advertising 72/80, 85/88, 92, and 100ah GM "GO" batts. for decent prices. They have 100ah (BBMS019) and 100ah (BBMS 249). What's the difference between these two? -
Astra draining the life force...... 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
mate of mine has an old Astra (the j/k shape one) it seems to be draining the battery symptoms are that the car runs OK for the first few shortish runs, then will be difficult to start, then the battery light starts coming on after starting, then the car fails to start he's had a new battery fitted, now a new alternator but the problem has recurred any thoughts? -
Will charging an EV via a three-pin domestic socket damage the battery? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I would like to purchase an EV but I am unable to have a home charging point installed for a while yet. Will it damage the battery if I charge the car... -
Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put... -
What is the best battery-operated dash cam? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best battery-operated dash cam?
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