I'm thinking of replacing my Honda Legend with a Toyota Prius - but how long will the Prius' batteries last?

I own two Honda cars which, at 18 years old, are now coming to the end of their economic lives. So I now need a new or secondhand car to replace one of them - probably the Legend. The other is a 1.6i Civic....

How long are the batteries in my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to last?

I have a 2006 Toyota Prius with which I have been very pleased. It is approaching four years old, half the guaranteed battery life, and I wondered if you have any evidence of when Prius batteries tend...

Power cut - Peugeot warning light?

Having recently hired a Peugeot 207, I found the car OK except for a strange complication that I fail to understand. Sitting in the car after approximately 3-4 minutes, the central display showed 'economy...

Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery?

I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging the battery. I have it on charge at the moment,...

Is it possible that the battery in the boot of my Audi A6 is causing my son to suffer headaches?

I have a 2007 Audi A6 1.9TDi saloon. My son sits in the back seat behind the driver and has complained of headaches after having been in the car for prolonged periods. He has not done this in any other...

What battery should I fit to my 2001 Nissan X-Trail?

I bought a used 2001 Nissan X-Trail from a sales centre. It was fitted with a 45Ah, 12v battery but the battery supplier says it should have a 65Ah, 12v battery. Some say 70Ah. What's the best?

My Ford Focus' battery warning light keeps coming on - what's the fault?

I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out the breakdown services when I first noticed the problem...

Have I blown a fuse in my 2006 Ford Fiesta by connecting the battery in reverse?

I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta. I tried to jumpstart it by connecting the battery the wrong way round. Now the car is completely dead. Do I need a new battery or have I blown a fuse?

Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system?

I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate control off, I cannot achieve more than 25 seconds....

Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat?

I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences abroad, leaving the car in the open air car...