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• 2013 galaxy diesel - Batteries 9 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, just wondering if there’s a better place to get a battery or the above car then Halfords or europarts. There seems to be quite a few on-line companies but what happens if it packs up under the guarantee. Thanks for any replies. sparky100.
• Toyota Yaris - keyfob 3 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  2008 yaris battery replaced in key new battery will onley work for a day or so can anyone help with this prob ,have tried 3 new battery's all work but only for day or so ,any info appreciated .thanks
• Peugeot 106 2003 - battery light on dash board 14 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi there,when i am driving with my lights and heater on and take my foot of the gas pedal the battery light comes on, on the dash board what might the problem be
• any - Battery developments 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  This could be interesting if it comes about. http://www.nytimes.com/video/2012/06/12/business/100000001601113/a-possible-battery-breakthrough.html?VI-D-E-OB-AD-TXT-NA-ROS-0912-NA Sorry about the crass advertisement.  
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  My car has a stop-start feature. Can I use a solar charger on the battery? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Skoda Yeti has a stop-start feature. Am I OK to trickle charge the battery using a solar charger?
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  Stop/start and flat batteries 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a new BMW 1 Series and have been told of a well known problem with all stop start models - that the electrics (battery/alternator)...
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 03 1.4 Battery warning light fault/central locking 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Lately I have had a couple of problems with my C3. Just after Christmas the battery warning light came on, so I had a new battery fitted. However, about a week later the warning light came back on, so I returned to the garage and they replaced the battery again. They ran a check on the first replacement battery and told me that it checked out fine and that the alternator was OK too.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Battery and lights dimming at idle 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I am considering fitting a new alternator drive belt, then cleaning up battery terminals before looking at the battery. If you have a voltmeter can you test battery and alternator function by putting it across the terminals and it should be 12 volts or more as the engine increases?
• Audi A6 flat battery error 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Audi A6 1.8T 98 R plate AEB 20 valve engine 40,800 miles. I have been keeping this car down south at my MinL?s and on a recent visit the battery was completely fault ( five years old ) I charged the battery and eventually it fired up with no errors but the battery would not hold it?s charge so popped into a local garage and had a new battery Exide 096 fitted.
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  What is the battery life in my Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Hyundau Ioniq hybrid since new, its 4 years old and has done 56,600 miles (mainly medium/long distance). How long will it last? I think...
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  What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries?
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  What should I look out for when buying a used electric vehicle? 21 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't afford a new electric vehicle, but would like to buy used. What should I look for that is different to buying a traditional combustion engine vehicle,...
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  Can I use a battery conditioning charger through a 12v socket in my car? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition...
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  Range Rover battery problems 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a used (2004 model) Range Rover and heard beforehand about a simple fix to stop the battery draining every couple of days or so. I've...
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  Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Assault on battery 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Accord Estate with 11,000 miles on the clock. I don't use it every day and sometimes leave it for a week. Up until three weeks ago I had no...
• Dacia Sandero - Battery in standby mode 18 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hello all, I didn't use my Dacia Sandero for a few days over the sub zero temperatures and first thing I noticed when getting in car was it says "battery now in stand by mode" and it still keeps popping up. Then when I stop at lights etc it says "priority battery charge"? What's going on anyone know? Is it something worry about? Cars only 11 month old brand new.
• Mercedes Hybrid - Mercedes owner faced with £15k bill for battery 30 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  https://globalcirculate.com/mercedes-benz-new-battery-price-in-knighton-leicester-is-expensive/   Following on from the Tesla owner who blew his eight year old car up rather than pay £20 k for a new battery here is a story closer to home .
• ford galaxy 2.8 v6 1998 - stupid mistake. didn't disconnect battery 16 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  just replaced thermostat housing.  was tightening bolts on coil pack when wrench touched positive battery terminal and sparks flew. when ignition switched on all lights on dash come on but engine will not turn over - no noise - nothing. I have never done this before and would normally disconnect battery when working on engine.