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Can I reject a used car because of a faulty battery? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. It's a 2016 reg. The battery has failed three times since I bought it. The first time a friend jump started... -
What will be best car to buy for low mileage user? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I do approximately 3000 miles a year mostly in short journeys and my latest 2022 Nissan keeps suffering a flat battery. I have had it checked and everything... -
I can't trickle charge my car. Can I piggy-back power from a fully charged, matching battery? 3 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm not always wanting to drive my 2003 Volkswagen Golf 30-odd miles once every two weeks during this time of year to keep my battery charged due to low... -
Why is the battery repeatedly going flat on our BMW X5? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW X5 2008 model 3.0 litre diesel SE. Ever since we bought it, if it was left for two weeks the battery would be dead, not very good when you... -
Should I use a battery conditioner if I don't drive my car much over winter? 22 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost - my first car with a stop/start engine and battery system. In the winter, I use the car very little... -
How to stop Toyota C-HR battery from going flat? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient... -
What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars... -
Assault on battery 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm confused with all the data one reads in the newspaper regarding battery driven cars. These are the facts that I have read. Are they correct? 1.Price... -
What's the best battery to have in an infrequently used car? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda MX-5 is used only at weekends and often even less frequently. It's parked on the street. Over Christmas/New Year, the battery went flat and had... -
Why does the battery in our car keep going flat? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 VW Beetle has a flat battery. Our mechanic says there's nothing wrong with the alternator or battery. Can you help? -
Do I need to use a battery conditioner on a nearly new car? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
We will not be using our car for about two and a half months in the autumn. Do you think that we need to fit a battery conditioner whilst we are away?... -
How long will an EV battery last? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long do you think a battery in an electric car would last if you do an average 15,000 miles a year? -
I can't collect my new car until lockdown ends - should I ask the dealer to replace the battery? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Two or three days before Covid-19 struck, I put a deposit on a three-year old Skoda Fabia Estate, which had been off the road since the end of January.... -
Batteries going flat on two cars - is it my driving style? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I got rid of my Rover 45 because it let me down so many times when the battery went flat for no particular reason. I changed the car for a Kia cee’d which... -
Can you reverse a battery's polarity? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My neighbour bought a very clean and low mileage Rover 25 (2004) from his local dealer 3 months ago for £3,200. After not being run for 2 weeks, he... -
My Ford Focus' battery warning light keeps coming on - what's the fault? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out... -
Bat out of hole 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why don't they make sure that all the batteries, in every electric car, are the same and all easily removable and replaceable (maybe in a large sliding... -
Do electric car running costs take into account battery replacement costs? 4 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Do electric vehicle running costs take into account eventual battery replacement costs? -
Battery keeps draining and garage can't figure out what's wrong. Any ideas? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend with a Honda CR-V. It has been to the garage twice, to no avail, for repeated battery draining. I wondered if you had any advice or knowledge... -
What's the best trickle charger for a Jaguar XK8? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XK8 that will need a battery trickle charger over winter. It has a Yuasa YBX 3000 battery, 12 v 95 Ah 850 A. I would be grateful if you...
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