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• Door handles 12 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  The more serious problem will be when someone is unconscious in the car after an accident, but rescuers cannot open the doors because there are no handles to pull. In that situation, the car's battery might be isolated too, for safety, so the doors cannot be released. Perhaps I'm over thinking this, but it seems a flaw.
• Vauxhall Antara 59 plate - Alarm system on Vauxhall Antara. 21 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Alarm keeps going off, even when I lock the car via the drivers door, not using the fob.  I have been told that the alarm system runs off it own battery. If this is so I would appreciate any advice  as to how I can disconnect without having to pull fuses, which could possibly cause more problems. Thanks in advance. Drifter 
• How will this affect the ordinary motorist ? - Euro 7 to be introduced 2025 24 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Even PHEV s will be affected and will be restricted in their use of EV power to extend the use of their batteries. Looks like the UK are locked into the EU regulations even though we are no longer a member but taking a pragmatic view it looks like another nail in the coffin of the less affluent in society having access to personal transport.
• Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa 24 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Takes a few attempts to start. Once started  its starts again but but always on 2nd crank . Tested the battery and seems to be ok. Priming the fuel bulb does not make much difference. no error codes on a cheap scanner. Any ideas what it could be?   Many thanks    
• Any - Electric Cars Tow Bars 19 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi Having done some research I understand that only larger electric cars can be fitted with a towbar. It seems the ID3 / Kona size can’t because of battery weight / range / too much pressure on running gear. I only want to tow a small trailer to the refuse tip occasionally and a small lightweight dinghy twice a year. Any idea on what I could buy to fit the bill ?
• Petrol car still better than PHEV and EV? 6 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Is it still worth buying a petrol car then? PhEV has 2 different drive train and both phev and EV batteries are also costly. Feels like the two are still at least 5 years away from being cost competitive. Could I get some input on this? 
• jag xf 2.0 diesel 12 plate - Jag xf intermittent starter 7 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Car in excellent condition BUT Owner gets in car first thing in morning press start - nothing perhaps "ignition on" comes up . then gives key to wife starts first time. Wife gets in car first thing in morning always starts first time. WEIRD ! Any ideas! Key fob battery has been renewed - no change.
• Vauxhall Insignia 2011. - Stabilitrak warning light 14 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Up until i washed the car the car was running fine. Now the car won`t start even though i replaced the battery a couple of weeks ago. There is a warning light coming up on the dashboard saying Stabilitrak. What does this mean and why does the car not start? Any advice is much appreciated.
• 09 relay van - Citroen relay, no ign lights, no turn over 27 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Out of the blue no ignition lights, no start! Battery good, All fuses good, power to all none ignition consumers (inside light, hazards etc) If I give a live feed to the red/black wire on ignition switch I get ign lights and can start the engine! I am only getting 8ish volts at the red/black ign wire?
• MINI One - 11.9V should be enough to start a car? 16 May 2020 (Forum)
  Heya - my Mini One no longer starts, it just makes a clicking noise on turning the key. I was hoping that it's just a dead battery - it is 10 years old after all - but testing with a multimeter shows it's still at 11.9V.  That's a little low, but that should be enough to get the car started, right? Just wanted to rule out the easy options before I have to call a mechanic out.
• Peugeot 106 MK1 1.5 1995 - Clutch cable adjustable? 23 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Done clutches on the 106 in past but can't remember if cable is adjustable or not. End nearest clutch (under battery) has a threaded end section.  Clutch is very flat to floor in car but clutch is not old, approx 3-4 years and low miles. Can't assess if cable is poorly fitted, worn out or needs adjustment.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 17-08-2019 19 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  I ran a 4 speed torque converter automatic Sirion from new in 2009 to 2016. It was utterly reliable and still had the original battery and exhaust when I sold it. The Sirion is the best older supermini that most people have never heard of.
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 17-03-2018 Part 2 20 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  The best weather condition are from approx 15C to 21c. If you get the car serviced at Toyota they will keep extending the battery warrenty for up to 10 years and with unlimited mileage.
• Ford Fiesta - Radio Code 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had a problem with my car and had to disconnect the battery but it has reset the radio and I have to put in a code. I found some codes on here in an earlier topic but none of them have worked. I'm reluctant to pay or enter my card details into a radio code website.
• FIAT Punto Duological transmission problem - Duological Transmission Problem 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Remained in 2nd gear and wond start nor move. All the time stuck in 2nd speed. (gear). Did remove the battery and reconnect but no positive result. When disconnecting the solenoids the engine starts but no shifting. Display keeps saying: 2nd. gear and check transmission.   Please any help..
• Audi A4 2007 - Radio resets when turning over 18 Apr 2017 (Forum)
   However on occasion when turning the car over, it will reboot and lose all its presets. I am thinking a large voltage drop is causing this.   The battery is pretty new (18 months old). Is there something I should be looking at for other causes?
• KIA Venga - Kia Venga occasional starting problem 8 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, Had my kia venga for almost a year now,its be faultless apart from one issue;-On 4 separate occasions i have struggled to start it,this happened in both cold and warm weather.Initially i thought it was my starter motor or battery but after having my mechanic check it he said everything was fine. Has anyone experienced this before? My car is a 2011 venga,petrol  
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Lithium compact jump starters 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Not many of them display the C.C.A. they may posess instead they show starting Amps and max. Power Amps . Anyone got rough idea or reccomenfation for which ones WILL start a dead battery up for a diesel engine 2.2 litre, thanks , Brian.
• Ford focus 1.6 zetec 2003 - Problem starting 7 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Today driven 10 miles in it no problems at all, stopped to unlock parking space, got back in key in the ignition, turned ignition very quick clicking sound and flickering dah lights, car will not start. Could this be a low battery in the key fob causing problems with the immobilser or should I be looking for something else?
• Ford Focus Diesel Estate 1.8 Endura Di - Crankshaft Sensor Location 3 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Parked up my Focus yesterday ...went back to it an hour later and she will turn over but will not start up? We have changed the glow plugs... The battery is fine .... There is diesel coming out of the injectors.... We have read that we may need to change the Crankshaft Sensor but where is is it? Any advice hugely appreciated.....Kev