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Skoda Yeti battery problems 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery... -
Flat Battery 18 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our 62 plate Golf 1.6TDI BlueMotion has had a totally flat battery twice in short succession, the upshot being it had to be towed by the AA to the Volkswagen... -
This is a good method for finding the source of a car battery drain. 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
You wrote of a chap whose batteries ran down after three idle days and gave him a possible theory. Actually, the matter is simple to prove - to anyone... -
How much value would a new drive battery add to our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that's done 98,000 miles. Our local Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed that the drive battery is below 70% and we've... -
Are there any battery-powered dash cams? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery? -
Have I blown a fuse in my 2006 Ford Fiesta by connecting the battery in reverse? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta. I tried to jumpstart it by connecting the battery the wrong way round. Now the car is completely dead. Do I need a new battery... -
Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter... -
Where should I attach the black cable when jump starting a car? 6 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
The instructions for my jump starter state that the black cable should be connected to an unpainted part of the chassis. Can it be connected to the battery's... -
How do I stop a hybrid getting a flat battery? 3 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
It has recently been said that a self charging hybrid car has to have regular use to keep the 12v battery in good condition. Is there a 'rule of thumb'... -
What charger do you recommend for keeping a car's battery healthy? 7 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest how to care for a long-standing car because of Covid-19. I know about moving the vehicle to stop the tyres getting flat spots, but what... -
What is the AGM setting on my battery charger? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Volkswagen Golf has been garaged since the middle of March. I bought a CTEK battery charger and connected it. There is a setting called AGM. What... -
Are there dash cams available that don't need wires to connect them to the car? 27 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are there dash cams available that don't need wires to connect them to the car? -
How should I store my Rover 45SE to avoid the battery going flat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Rover 45SE 1.6 petrol from new with 85,500 on the clock. We will be leaving the car at home for up to 17 days not garaged. The battery is two... -
How should we store our Chrysler Sebring for two months without a garage? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 4-year-old Chrysler Sebring Coupe Cabrio. It is a little underpowered, but we like it. We are away for the whole of October and November and... -
Fiesta won't crank 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just had a 2008 Ford Fiesta brought in with no engine start. Battery was 9 volts, replaced battery, checked Diagnostics for any codes - only low battery... -
Re-setting a digital display screen following battery change 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just changed the battery on my Skoda Octavia and although the radio works and the digital display comes on evry time I switch the engine off and... -
Assault on battery 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read your response to the letter about battery problems with a Honda Civic you may be interested in the following. We have a Honda Civic EX I-VTEC... -
Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost... -
Is it wise to invest in a hybrid car when the battery technology is advancing so quickly? 3 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ionic. However, I wonder if it's wise to buy a hybrid at present because any major development in battery technology... -
Is it normal for a hybrid battery to do less miles as they get older? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sep 2015 and it has done 9600 miles so far. Charging of the battery was okay, with around 29/30mpg showing after...
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