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• Battery conditioner or plain old battery charger? 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I've recently bought a classic car and don't plan to take it on winter roads. I've been looking at one of those battery conditioner/chargers (CTEK make a range) and a search here reveals nothing. Any experience/advice about these things? I thought I could just bung my 30 year old basic charger on from time to time but it could be I am behind the times.
• CRV 2007 - Battery, it would seem! 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Is it me or do I need a new battery? Thank you all for looking.
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 03 1.4 wont start, battery warning light flashing 22 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My wifes C3 1.4 petrol wont start following the battery dying a couple of weeks ago. Since then i have replaced the battery and coil pack. The car currently shows as in "eco mode" and the battery warning light keeps flashing. I have scoured the net for a clue to what the issue is, even had a friend in a garage put it on his diagnostic computer but no faults showed up. i have tried to reset the BSI following the instructions found on the net but still no difference. this really is winding me up now and any help would be appreciated.
• General Question - Cheap battery diagnostic tester 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  It's that time of year again!. It would be very useful if I could check the level of battery charge on my 2003 1.8 Mondeo without having to visit a battery specialist with clever and expensive equipment. Does anyone have positive experience of the small LED battery/alternator testers that cost less than £10.00, eg Rolson, Sealey, Draper.
• SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - Battery dead for over 2 weeks - will it survive? 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  As I was going away for christmas and new year, returning home late yesterday evening, today is the first chance I've had to get the battery on charge. Is it likely to survive, given that it is only two years old and a top-notch battery?
• Peugeot 206CC '03 alarm problem 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Changed fob battery (2016/3volt) no change. Open bonnet - OK. Disconnected car battery - and ALARM goes off!! Manual states not to charge battery without disconnecting it so what do I do? Its also up tight in garage, nose first so V difficult to jump start.
• Peugeot 306 Battery Charging 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  It's years since I have had to get involved with mundane things like battery charging. You know the story...car 2 - 3 years old... it's time for a new one! Anyway, I am now the proud owner of a 1997 non-turbo diesel and a lovely car it is too. It seems a bit slow to turn over when starting and I'm thinking that owing to it's short journeys, the battery might want a charge.
• Long-life batteries 6 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Sorry if this is an old chesnut, but as a newish member haven't seen it come up yet. My Volvo 740 purchased in 1998 is still on the battery I aquired it with. The friend I bought it off didn't fit it, so battery must be at least eight years old, only time it has failed to start car was once when I topped it up, guess I diluted the volts.
• electric problems in 95 cavalier 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have used the car since during days and nights and the battery seems to be getting a charge. Today (29th april) after work, same thing happened...the battery was flat again. Another boost got me going and again, the battery got a good charge on my way home.
• Battery changing advice that works 11 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Think about it, and he's right. I gave this advice to a friend at the weekend, whose car has a poorly accessible battery. A few minutes later, when, with cold and numb fingers, the ratchet handle was dropped, and free-wheeled down to touch against the bulkhead whilst still connected to the positive post, he was somewhat grateful not to have an exploding battery, or fire, on his hands!
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  Why are EVs not fitted with dynamos? 5 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a self charging electric car using dynamos? Electric motors could drive the car from a battery to the front wheels, while the dynamos on the...
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  Why has the alarm on my Rover 75 started beeping? 6 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  For some time my Rover 75 alarm will frequently beep when turning off or getting out. Now the remote un/locking isn't working. Can you tell me whether...
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  Will a solar trickle charger prevent my hybrid battery from going flat? 21 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a solar charger for my RAV4. Last year the battery was flat following 14 days holiday. Toyota has upgraded the battery to 52Ah. I still have...
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  Are there any dashcams that run off batteries only? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to buy a dashcam that is battery powered i e it doesn’t need any wiring to power it? I’m told that Jaguar do not approve of hard wiring...
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  Can I use a power pack to charge my car battery without plugging it in? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a petrol car but do little mileage so need to charge the battery up, especially in winter. I have an outside socket but will be moving to a retirement...
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Why does my radio cut out after a few minutes with the engine off? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus. The manual states that with the engine off, I can listen to the radio for one hour. I can't, it cuts out after a few minutes. This...
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  What's the best way to dispose of an unwanted car? 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to scrap my 2005 Ford Ka as it needs too many repairs. I've been quoted around £35 for a local scrap yard to pick up and the car. However,...
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  Will the Porsche Cayenne stop-start system damage the battery or DPF? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all...
• Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel 58 Reg Hatchback - Battery for a Mondeo Diesel 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  He suggested that I might want to consider getting a new one, and the one recommended was this one. http://www.racshop.co.uk/car-battery/product/rac-premium-car-battery-r1-096-100.html I have had battery warnings in the past, but have never had a problem starting the car (I did get Engine Malfunction flashing up for a split second last week, but then the engine started fine).