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What solar battery trickle charger do you recommend? 16 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
As I will only be doing short infrequent journeys should I buy a solar battery trickle charger. If so which is best and easiest to connect please. Possibly... -
Why does our Ford Fiesta suffer from a flat battery? 27 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter in-law has a Ford Fiesta 1.0 litre EcoBoost on a two year PCP plan with a major Ford Dealer. Over the last 18 months the AA has recovered... -
How should I proceed with the garage that sold me a BMW 118i with a faulty battery? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported... -
The battery on my new car keeps going flat - what could be the problem? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with 8000 miles on the clock. The car was running fine until the end of October, but I parked it in a garage overnight... -
Faulty car - can I demand a refund? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Mazda MX5 three months ago from a dealer. The car had just 65 miles on clock and was just a couple of months old. The franchised dealer... -
Charge of the lighter brigade 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CRV, which is kept outside, and at times is not used that often. As the battery will be flat within three weeks I have recently purchased... -
Are there any dashcams that run off their own power for 12 hours? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have decided its time to invest in a dashcam that will record both front and rear footage, but we need one with good resolution, at least 12 hours constant... -
How many miles and/or years are electric vehicle battery packs supposed to last? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Now that I'm retired an electric vehicle seems to be the most practical, if not the cheapest, option to replace my Ford Mondeo estate. Being on a fixed... -
Vauxhall Insignia stop-start problem 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought Vauxhall Insignia, but the stop start system doesn't shut off the engine when stationary in traffic. Is this a fault? -
Battery drain on my BMW X6 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my late 2009 BMW X6 - the battery is flattening. I have been advised it was the tracker, and after this has been replaced am now... -
Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability? -
How far and for how long do we need to drive our car to keep it in good condition? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks.... -
Have you heard that fast charging fries EV batteries after 40 charges? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've done a lot of reading by various car writers on the subject of EV range and how it differs a lot from the makers' figures. The thing I'm more interested... -
Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should... -
My Rover 25 keyfob won't work - why? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
There seems to be a problem with the locking system. Battery was bought new 10/09/12. Alternator belt 'went' and battery dead as a dodo 03/03/13. Alternator... -
“It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced... -
Are Mazda 3s known for being susceptible for battery drain whilst parked for a few weeks? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Illness and zero degree weather meant that I did not start my 2009 Mazda 3 for three weeks. When I tried to start the vehicle the battery was flat. The... -
What replacement stop start battery would you recommend? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
What replacement stop start battery would you recommend for a Mazda CX-30? -
Can trickle chargers be used with stop-start engines? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Due to the coronavirus, I want to ensure that my car battery stays charged. The advice seems to be to use a trickle charger. I've noticed that many trickle... -
What is the cause of the electrical leek in my Fiat Idea? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Fiat Idea automatic has an electrical leek problem. It doesn't hold its charge. If the battery is fully charged but the car is not used, the battery...
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