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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... -
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... -
How much would a replacement PHEV battery cost? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife needs to make bi-monthly 500+ mile return journeys and does not like the idea of being dependent on public chargers so cannot be persuaded to use... -
Why has the economy in my MHEV dropped so much in cold weather? 9 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage MHEV seems to be doing 15% less mpg since the weather turned colder, with the battery power cutting in less regularly despite saying it’s...
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