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• 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).
• Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI 116K - Deady Battery 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Had the car nearly 5 years and I have not fitted a battery - and wait for it it's a Tudor battery which from reading on here don't get too good a write up.. Time for new battery ???
• Flat Battery - Help 19 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I have, which apart from an excellent driving position and ease of entry for an 18 stone, 6ft 2" person with athritic left knee, what must be one of Britains poorest made vehicles - a 1986 Landrover Discovery. As a result of a flat battery in Nov 98 Garage diagnosed a faulty alternator and replaced. This did no good and in Jan 99 had to buy a HD Battery. Feb 01 battery again flat and would not hold charge. Auto Electricians checked vehicle electrical equipment and said they detected no unusual leakage while vehicle was parked.
• VW cc 2016 - VW Group cars with 02252 Generator fault on OBD 20 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Many many support forums are listed with customers being told many things but not the truth. In simple terms the AGM battery needs more volts to charge and a 12 Volt battery is more or less flat at 10.5 volts getting the battery to charge needs a special charger with a recovery mode. The Fully Charged AGM battery will show 13 + Volts.
• Burnley Tyre and Battery, Burnley (Good Garages)
  
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• Any - Battery Charger 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Aldi this Thursday!