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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? -
Can I use a battery conditioner on an EV? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
When going away for a number of months I have left my previous ICE cars on a battery conditioner in the garage to preserve the 12 volt battery. I now own... -
Should I disconnect my battery for winter storage? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am buying an external cover for my Porsche Cayman S for storage outside over the winter months and intend disconnecting the battery over this period. As... -
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... -
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... -
The battery on my car has run down even though it's just been parked up - what's the cause? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause? -
I only drive five miles per day - would a hybrid car suit my needs? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a car to do a round trip of five miles per day. I definitely do not want an electric car, but I would buy a small hybrid if it was any good. Would... -
Does the cost of buying an electric vehicle include battery leasing? 25 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help to clarify the cost of buying a nearly new (less than one year old) electric vehicle. Does the price indicated assume that you own... -
Does my Honda Jazz need a new battery? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We own a Honda Jazz. It fits our needs perfectly as iur mileage is very low, with lots of short runs. The car has not been driven for about six weeks due... -
Is the interior light in our Nissan Qashqai flattening the battery? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with the self-dimming interior light in my 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci. On numerous occasions we have discovered the battery flat after... -
Do you have advice for replacing a car battery? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
When replacing a car battery, what would happen if I took the clamps off in the wrong order? -
Why is the battery in the Toyota GT86 so small? 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
It appears that Toyota will change the battery in some instances in this model. http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/flat-battery_topic2085_page1.html Standard... -
What is the expected life span of current batteries used in hybrid cars? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the expected life span of current batteries used in hybrid cars? And what is the cost of a replacement?
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