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I changed the battery in my 1994 Mazda MX-5 and now it won't start - what could be wrong? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently fitted a new battery on my 1994 Mazda MX-5 after making a few small journeys and it started with no problem. I returned home and within half... -
How can I prevent my Volvo S80's battery from going flat when left? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo S80 D5 and when I leave it, say, at an airport for more than about 12 days, the battery goes flat because I can't see how to lock the car... -
What battery charger do you recommend? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a float charger suitable for a Honda Jazz with stop-start. What would you suggest? -
Why does the AA charge so much for replacement batteries? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently my wife’s six-year old KIA Picanto would not start, so we called the AA. The patrolman who turned up diagnosed a dead battery. He said that he... -
The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge... -
My Citroen C4 HDI won't start - any ideas? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C4 2.0 HDI and I'm having problems starting it. The ignition lights and the dash all turn on fine, but then when you try and start the... -
I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps... -
If people begin storing their cars for self isolation - will all the alarms go off as the batteries degrade? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
If a car battery slowly degrades because of lack of use during the Covid-19 four months' isolation period, will the alarm go off at some point and continue... -
What battery trickle charger do you recommend? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW Z4 which hasn't been used over the winter. A new battery was fitted late last year, but this morning it is as flat as a pancake. The AA has... -
New car drains its battery 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car on 17/8/12 from a dealer. Drove home fine. They mentioned they put a new battery on it as the old one was flat. Went to start the car the... -
How often do hybrid cars need recharging? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
How often does the battery in a hybrid car need charging? I'm thinking of a Kia Niro and I do on average about 200 miles a week. -
Intermittant battery charge - Why? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus C-Max (2004) has developed a fault where the battery drains and needs to be jump started. It happened during the colder months last year... -
How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three... -
Renault Espace battery fault 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Renault Espace which has recently had the alternator reconditioned. After a few days I had "battery charge fault" display on seconds after... -
Is buying a five year old electric car a gamble? 5 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
If I buy a five year old electric car am I taking a huge gamble on whether the battery will last? It would be prohibitively expensive to replace. -
What happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric... -
What's the battery life of a plug-in hybrid? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a plug-in hybrid. I quite like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Volkswagen Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. What do you know about battery... -
Fused link on battery cable 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to find out the rating of the fused link on the cable to the battery terminal. The fuse on my Citroen Xsara Picasso has blown due to a poorly... -
Battery problems with Honda Civic 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Civic 1.8 auto (2010) unexpectedly suffered a flat battery and the garage could find nothing wrong. Ten days later it happened again. The garage... -
Why won't my Fiat Uno start after a wiper motor repair? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat Uno was kept in the garage for a minor wiper motor repair. I happened to collect it on the third evening. With the headlights on, the battery discharged...
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