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• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 2003 1.2 Battery losing charge 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Battery loses charge when car not run for 4-5 days , battery is new and recharges easily.
• Longest Lasting Battery 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anyone could beat the 10 years that the original battery lasted on my Fiat Mirafiori which I scrapped in about 1986. Pity the floor wasn't made from the same material as the Marelli Battery.
• Flat battery 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I've experienced a few flat battery occasions with my new Polo. Can HJ suggest any device that stops the battery draining if something's left on, etc. I've seen them somewhere but cant recall. Many thanks! frmarcus
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  How much is a replacement battery for a BMW i3? 12 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How much is a replacement main battery for a range extender BMW i3 on a 66 plate?
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
• Toyota Yaris 2009 TR 1.0 - Confused about battery 15 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  I need to replace my battery. Found one on ebay for a good price. Checked against my current battery specs and it seems it would fit. Ebay system says incompatible but not trusting it, I asked the seller and they also said not compatible, and sent me a link to another battery which they said would fit, but that one has different dimensions (?).
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  Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings?
• Jaguar XF 3.0 S X250 - Changing Battery X250 2015 XF & Avoiding Issues 16 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  I understand the logic in keeping the power supply going whilst changing the battery with a OBDll battery saver but this type of work is not exactly my forte so would I be better taking the car to a Jaguar specialist? I'd greatly appreciate any advice from someone who has successfully changed the battery on their facelift X250 XF.
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  What trickle charger do I need to prevent a flat battery? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What type of battery charger do I need for my BMW 218 Tourer? It's not being used much and the flat battery light keeps appearing.
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  What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?
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  Why is the battery in the Toyota GT86 so small? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have complained to Toyota about my GT86 not starting due to a battery flat. The problem has caused me to lose complete confidence in the car. They have...
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  Will a USB stick drain my car's battery? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Does leaving a USB stick connected and/or a phone charger discharge the battery? My wife's Honda CR- has just done a 100 mile journey, yet a few days later...
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  Is it possible to disconnect a battery isolator without sounding the alarm on my Rover 45? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I keep a 10-year-old Rover 45 garaged abroad. I have fitted a simple battery isolator, and even after five months away it still starts first time on reconnection....
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 02 1.4 buying and fitting a new battery 2 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Halfords want £95 + £5 fitted for a 70 amp battery. I am confident of the quality of the battery from the VW dealers but how good are the batteries from Halfords, am I correct in thinking that a difference of the amp hours (70/72) of these batteries is negligeable .
• Vauxhall Meriva B - Parasitic battery drain 4 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Hi my Meriva has a battery drain issue that is proving tricky to resolve. The battery and alternator are apparently fine but the battery is being drained when the vehicle is off. It is currently with the garage but they are scratching their heads after checking all the fuses and relays to no avail.
• Volvo 440/460 - Exploding battery 2 May 2019 (Forum)
  A battery exploded when being used for jump starting a vehicle. connected correctly and allowed 10 minutes soak time- the system woke up and as key turned to engage starter the battery in the wheelbarrow exploded.
• Audi TT 3.2 - Battery losing charge 9 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, the battery on my Audi TT is losing its charge. I have replaced battery but problem remains. I am charging it everyday driving 5 miles to work and battery is flat again at the end of the day. Car is 2004 (first model) with 60k miles.
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  Can you charge a battery off-car using jump leads? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you charge a battery by connecting it to another car by jump leads?
• Fiesta MK4 1998 - Battery charger.. 29 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Hello there, I have a 1998 ford fiesta mk4 with obviously a 12V battery.   What kind of charger do you recommend I charge this battery with? It will not hold it's charge for longer than a day and I know nothing is draining it down. So i'm going to try to charge it before I replace the battery..
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  Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles...