Most recently answered flat battery questions

I have a Volvo S80 D5 and when I leave it, say, at an airport for more than about 12 days, the battery goes flat because I can't see how to lock the car without using the remote. I can buy a battery backup...

Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly had no complaints. In January this year I changed...

My 2004 Ford Fiesta 04 Flame 1.4's battery has died, so I tried to jump-start the car and a red padlock light started flashing and the car wouldn't start. I've been told its something to do with the immobiliser...

My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights left on during night, but my electric windows...

Until I jump-started my Ford Mondeo diesel to get the battery up to performance, all sorts of crazy things happened on the dash board. Once fixed with a fully recharged battery, all the faults were gone.

I am considering buying a car in France to keep in France. It must be a 2-pedal automatic, must have four doors, and must be able to accommodate four people plus a wheelchair. I have thought about a Renault...

I have just taken delivery of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee Tech. The dealer had no stock and had to order it from Chrysler UK. As the model was only launched in March this year I assumed that the build date...

6 weeks after buying my 2008 CR-V 2.2 EX diesel, I parked it at Gatwick Airport for a 2-week holiday. When we returned to the car, the battery was completely flat; no lights, no unlocking on the fob, nothing!...