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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... -
Do I drive enough to charge the battery of a hybrid car? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a hybrid vehicle but have been advised by a friend that because I only drive once or twice a week, distances of about 20 miles,... -
Replacement rechargeable battery? 14 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV new March 30th 2015. The battery life is fading, and has reduced from 32 to less than 20 miles in 4 months. Is this a... -
£4 batteries, no charge 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am pleased to say that not all Ford dealers are quite as 'sharp' as one recently described in your column. I needed new batteries for the two remotes... -
BMW battery bother 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have water leaking into the battery compartment of a 2006 BMW 525D. This caused a breakdown and major electrical problems which will cost me about £1,000.... -
Does repeated fast charging reduce the life of a battery? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Does fast charging reduce the life of a rechargeable battery by reducing the number of charging cycles it can go through? -
Changing a keyfob battery 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell me how to change a battery on my key fob for a 2004 Volkswagen Passat please? -
Recharging a stored battery 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I removed a virtually new battery from a car I was scrapping to keep it as a spare. I have recently had it on charge for about two days,... -
Do repeated short journeys have a detrimental affect on hybrid battery range? 7 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about getting a used Toyota Auris or Yaris hybrid, but I'm concerned about how long the hybrid batteries last and their replacement cost.... -
Why won't my Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel start? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My R-reg Peugeot 106 diesel started playing up. On Tuesday I did about five miles in the car. I got home and switched the engine off, then realised I'd... -
Idle problem following jump start on a Peugeot 307 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 XSi 2.0 on a 51 plate, and following a little crisis at home, left the keys in it and flattened the battery. Jump started it off the... -
Fob a job week 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Jaguar X-Type and recently it has become very reluctant to lock using the key fob. Fortunately, it opens the car with no problems. I assumed... -
We only do 1000 miles a year - will this affect the battery on our hybrid? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding... -
Will replacing the battery in my key fob cause problems? 27 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am confused over replacing a battery in the fob for a Land Rover Defender 08 plate. Some websites say it will need to be re-synced with the vehicle -... -
How can we look after our car if we're quarantined for three months? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat... -
Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k... -
Why does the battery in my Volvo S80 keep draining overnight? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have just purchased a 2002 Volvo S80 and the battery keeps draining but we can't work out why as nothing has been left on. When we try to start it up... -
After 6 years my Honda CRv has got the Honda Battery flat fault 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My six year old Honda CRV has developed the Honda Flat Battery fault . Any ideas what has failed to bring this on ? -
I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there...