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Why is the battery always flat in my Peugeot 307? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our Peugeot 307 (2007 registration) suffers from a flat battery in the mornings. I've tried buying a new battery, but they have also gone flat. The... -
Can you jump-start a car from the cigarette lighter? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have some questions for you about the use of jump leads. I have seen an advertisement that states you can plug them into the cigarette lighter socket... -
I've changed the battery in the key fob - why won't the car unlock? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I changed my battery in the key fob as a warning came up to change the battery. Now the car won't unlock, why is that? -
Car battery Ah rating 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside... -
Is Rover or battery maker Delphi responsible for battery failure after nine years? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Does this win the prize for the most optimistic claim for product failure? Last week my dealer-maintained Rover 75's original manufacturer-fitted battery... -
Ford Fiesta battery 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am having a lot of problems with the battery on my R-reg Ford Fiesta Auto - they keep dying! Four in less than four years each replaced by the AA under... -
Why is the battery always flat on my Citroen Berlingo? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs... -
How far do I need to drive my car to charge its battery? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a 2017 Ford Kuga automatic with i-stop but won't be able to drive it for 6 months. How far do I need to drive it to charge its battery?... -
What's causing my Ford Kuga's flat battery? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Ford Kuga diesel. Recently, the battery has started to go flat every 10-14 days if its stood on the driveway or only used a couple of times... -
My battery has lasted 17 years. Is that common? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
This is not really a question as such but I've seen your advice that car batteries are designed to last 3-5 years. I have owned a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso... -
Battery Jargon 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone tell me what SAE and EN on a car battery refers to? I need a 570 cca battery with 60 Ah (according to Peugeot) but have just bought a different... -
Should you put grease on battery terminals to protect from corrosion? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Should you put grease on battery terminals to protect from corrosion? -
Stop/start error on Qashqai 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have also experienced a recurring stop/start error on my 2013 Nissan Qashqai. The dealer says the journeys might not be long enough to provide adequate... -
How do you replace the battery on a stop-start car? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
How do you replace the battery on a stop-start car? Can I do it myself? And if not, what are the dangers? -
Do mild hybrid batteries degrade after a period of storage? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a pre reg vehicle which is a 48V mild hybrid / petrol type. There are plenty available with delivery mileage some of which are... -
Best car for short journeys? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Which is the best car for short journeys? My Ford Puma isn’t apparently driven enough to recharge so twice the battery has drained in the eight months... -
Do Mazda 3s have battery problems? 25 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Do new Mazda 3s suffer from battery problems? We went for a test drive today and the salesperson had to charge the battery before the car would start.... -
How do I keep my car's battery from going flat during the lockdown? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
What make of trickle charger would you recommend to keep a car's battery topped up during the current lockdown. I'd prefer a type which operates through... -
Should I be worried about the battery life in my PHEV? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Outlander PHEV is three years old and has been an excellent car. I'm just starting to have a nag at the back of my mind about battery life and the consequent... -
Will the batteries of EVs be expensive to replace? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
At some point in the future, the batteries on electric cars will need to be replaced. I have yet to see any indication of the cost of this. I expect it...