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• Citroen C5 exlusive estate Auto 2.2 deisel - Flat battery 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  When I leave the car for more than about 4 days the battery goes flat(new battery). I have put the car into a local garage and the only fault they came up with was dodgy earth connections which they cleaned.  After locking car and leaving again for 4 days- battery flat again.
• Peugeot 206 2.0 HDI - Can a battery inspection window be replaced? 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Due to only removing the sticker pointing to it and stupidly not removing the vent plug from a new battery, the inspection window has shot off and battery acid has splashed the engine bay. The battery still seems to work fine, although I have removed it now. I realise that this is not covered by the warranty, but does anybody know if it is possible to have it repaired?
• VW Sharan 1.9TDi 1999/2000 - battery drain 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  My battery goes flat over night.  Even with everything switched off there seems to be a small current drain. I know this because when I disconnect and reconnect the positive battery lead to the battery terminal there is a small spark.
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 07 1.8D Battery/Electrical Issues 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  There doesn't appear to be anything obvious draining the battery and it is definitely charging.
• Nissan Micra 2006 - 2006 Nissan Micra, Brand New Battery Flat 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2006 Nissan Micra (new Shape) Battery went flat over christmas whilst parked up for 1 week,  called AA Homestart,  engineer installed brand new battery (charged up) left car for a further week (not driven at all) and battery totally dead, anyone else had this before I call AA again?
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  Can I lock my car if the battery is disconnected? 15 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I will not be using my Honda CR-V hybrid for a month. In order reduce the chance of theft I would like to store the 12v battery in my secure garage (on...
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  How much is an MHEV battery? 12 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a fairly new used car. Most of them seem to have mild hybrid engines, but I haven't found information on how long these batteries...
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  What battery pack to jump start a car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have two 2.0-litre cars in our household. Which starter power pack do you recommend to start either car if the battery is flat?
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  How long will the battery last on a hybrid? 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a second hand hybrid, can you please can you tell me at what mileage I should be worrying about renewing the battery pack, and the...
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  Flat battery with Mercedes-Benz SL500 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 from new and it has done 21,000 miles. The batteries were changed for the first time eight weeks ago, as it was...
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  Olf Fiesta on original battery won't start 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Ford Fiesta 1.3 Encore in December 1996. It has the original battery (is this a record?) The body work is in good condition and has given...
• Any - EV Battery recycling 23 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  For those under the misguided impression that EV batteries will end up in landfill - https://youtu.be/s2xrarUWVRQ
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  What's the best car battery? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a new car battery. Should I opt for Halfords or another make?
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  Citroen C4 won't start 25 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 has been standing for two weeks and now it will not start. I have charged the battery and it is showing 12 volts, but the electrics will...
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1998 - battery boost - help needed 17 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, becasue of the cold weather i thought id give the battery of our fiat punto 60 (1998) a bit of a charge up today, as the car lives outside and only does short runs. It has been labouring to start recently and we probably need to invest in a new battery.
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  Are flat batteries on hybrids left parked a common problem? 11 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2024 Nissan Qashqai e-Power which I left at the airport for 2 weeks. When we got back my car battery was flat. Is this common on self charging...
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  Can I buy a hybrid even if I don't use it during the winter? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used...
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  Why won't the battery in our Honda CR-V hold a charge? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2009 Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel. Every few weeks the battery goes completely dead and the car has to be jump-started. The local garage cannot...
• Audi A8 - Yuasa battery - Presumed battery failure - best make? 22 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Just over a year ago I bought what they said was the best battery in Halford's - a 100Ah Yuasa HSB019.  After inadvertently flattening it a few weeks ago it has now twice failed to retain enough charge to start the engine.  The 8 and 9 year old batteries in our other two cars have on occasion been similarly flattened and continue to be reliable.
• Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.6cdti - Stop-Start batteries 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, A friend has just has a new battery fitted to her Kia Piccanto.  The AA man suggested she save money and not to fit a Stop Start Battery.  I own a Zafira Tourer 1.6 cdti with Stop-Start.  The difference in price between a Stop-Start battery and normal is about £300.