The battery in my Ford Mondeo is only showing 12.3V - what's wrong?

Recently, the fan belt, tensioner and battery light came on in my 2004 Ford Mondeo. I had belt and tensioner replaced, but battery light still. I checked the battery voltage for charging, with the engine...

I won't be using my hybrid for two months - what should I do to avoid battery drain?

I'm the happy owner of a 2013 Toyota Prius. I'm leaving the UK for two months in winter and wonder what actions you recommend I take with leaving the car on the drive? The longest I've left the car unused...

I've heard of rapid battery drainage in Honda vehicles - how do I combat this?

I've just bought a Honda CRV. I've heard of, and experienced (mother-in-law's Honda Jazz), rapid battery drainage. I have seen various solar-powered trickle battery chargers which connect either via the...

I only drive five miles per day - would a hybrid car suit my needs?

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 the starter battery or hybrid battery continually...

Why am I getting a battery charge failure warning light in my Rover 75?

I'm having battery charge problems with my Rover 75 CDTi. I get dashboard warnings that all go away when you charge the battery, but return twenty miles afterwards.

Are the dealership liable for selling me an electric car that I can't charge?

A dealership sold us a Nissan Leaf. We didn't have many requirements beyond the basic spec (Acenta 30kw) but did specifically ask prior to order to have the ability to plug into a car charger at a specific...

Do I drive enough to charge the battery of a hybrid car?

I'm considering buying a hybrid vehicle but have been advised by a friend that because I only drive once or twice a week, distances of about 20 miles, a hybrid vehicle may prove problematic. Something...

Does an the alternator only keeps a battery to its existing charge level?

I read a recent reply of yours to a Honda CR-V owner whose stop/start isn't working, where you advised a new battery. We recently bought a 2013 CR-V with a 12 month warranty from a main dealer and the...

I was misled about the mpg and battery range on my BMW hybrid - how should I proceed?

BMW quote up to 148mpg, battery mileage up to 25 miles for my BMW 330e. I can only attain 58 mpg and battery range between 6.8 and 12 miles. I feel I have been misled badly by BMW. I would value your opinion...

What battery should I use in my Triumph Spitfire?

I have a classic but every (fairish) day use Triumph Spitfire. The battery deteriorates in reliability if left unused for a while. Should I get a standard lead acid battery, as fitted by the original manufacturer,...