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Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion? 13 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true? -
Is it time to change my car's battery? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there a problem with the battery in my 2017 Discovery? It's losing voltage when left parked for two weeks. -
How long does the battery last on the Nextbase Dash Cam 422GW? 29 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I note that this dash cam can be operated by battery, I assume by internal battery alone, can you advise as to how long it will operate by battery, and... -
Will a dashcam deplete the battery in a PHEV? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can a Nextbase 522 dash cam be fitted to a Kia Niro Plug-In and if can it be hard-wired without depleting battery too much? -
How do I reset my car after changing the battery? 13 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi. I was driving and it stopped all of sudden. I have been told that alternator is gone but I need to take the car to... -
Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter? -
S-Max Bluetooth draining battery 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an S-Max 2007 (57) and have been advised by local dealer that the Bluetooth is draining the battery. I understand there is a TSB to correct this... -
Keyfob batteries need replacement 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My remote locking on my 2007 Subaru has failed. Can I replace the batteries in the keys without paying the dealer an arm and a leg? -
Will my old car battery charger work on my new car? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have an old, reliable car battery charger and, until today, owned an oldish car. I have noticed on modern chargers that some (more expensive ones) say... -
I replaced the battery in my car but it still says it's low. What's wrong? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have replaced the battery in my 2011 Vauxhall Astra (not a stop/start), but the battery saver active warning keeps appearing and shutting the car down... -
I don't use my Mazda MX5 very much - is the lack of use enough to flatten the battery? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mazda MX5 1.8 which has done 21,000 miles since I bought it new in 2005. Last week its third battery (27 months old) was completely flat. I had... -
I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed... -
Battery discharging after ticking noise in engine. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Diesel Renault Modus. The battery appeared to be flat (i.e. central locking not responding, car not starting). I charged the battery overnight... -
Ignition key fob battery is low - where can I get it replaced? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. My ignition key battery power is very low now, with 80,000 miles on the car, so that it takes three or four attempts to unlock... -
Battery keeps going flat 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 1999 Vauxhall Omega. The battery is continuously going flat. I have checked that the boot light is not faulty, disconnected the radio... -
How does an EV's 12V battery get charged? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
When charging an electric car does any charging of the car 's 12v battery take place this seems to me a good feature to have as when the car has not been... -
What battery should I fit to my 2001 Nissan X-Trail? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used 2001 Nissan X-Trail from a sales centre. It was fitted with a 45Ah, 12v battery but the battery supplier says it should have a 65Ah, 12v... -
Should I be worried about the battery in a used hybrid? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a number of Honda Jazz’s for years. I now want to buy a newer car as the current one is 13 yrs old but I am anxious about hybrid. However... -
Can I safely use a battery charger on my car when it's not being used? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible which is garaged and only used infrequently in the winter on bright dry days. I have a Draper Battery Master... -
Do I need to disconnect a car's battery to charge it? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Honda HR-V. Do I need to disconnect the battery to trickle charge?
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