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• Focus TDCI - Halfords Batteries 29 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all, just a quick question, sent a friend to Halfords in Dundee today (as I was at work) to purchase a new battery for my 2003 1.8 TDCI Focus. The car has been sat for the best part of 2 years whilst i worked out of the country so serviced it but the battery was knackered. He came back
• Electromagnetic Battery Discharge 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Got back this morning from a week in the sun, only to find that the battery on my car was almost completely dead. The parking company (at Gatwick) got me started and said that it's a very common occurence, particularly with new batteries. The guy told me that the unusually high number of flat
• Renault Zoe - Avoiding the £70 p/m battery rental 3 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Is there any way to avoid the £70 per month battery rental charge? What happens if I buy a used Zoe - do I have to sign up for the rental scheme? Does Renault own the battery forever?
• Audi A 4 1.9 TDI - Improved performance after changing battery 23 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone(perhaps Elecie doc and A/C ) explain why I have had a massive performance increase since changing my defective battery. (the battery showed weak on the test but would start the car ?
• Ford Escort - alternator / battery 20 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  i have just put a 2nd hand alternator on my car and it doesnt seem to be giving any power to the battery is there any fuses or relays that can stop it from charging the battery as my other half is pregnant i cant be without the car. Any help is much appreciated thanks
• Mazda - Low Battery Display 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  There was a recent post on the subject of calcium batteries, where a car's LCD low battery display was mentioned. As a low mileage driver I would find this feature extremely useful, and wonder if it is common on cars built more recently than my 2002 Mazda6? Thanks. Clk Sec
• What's your longest lasting battery? 27 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Replaced the failing battery on my wife's Punto after four years. Reminded me that when I scrapped my Fiat Mirafiori at nine to ten years old it still had the original Marinelli (I think it was called that) battery on it. What's your longest lasting one?
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1700 Battery 11 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Been googling for ages can't find the answer so turning to you lot Bought a Alfa Romeo 156 today, it needs a new battery, Will a 60 amphr rating.(550 CCA) battery be OK for a 1.7 engine
• Vauxhall corsa 1.0i battery 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  This car is coming up to its fifth birthday in May and I was wondering how long the car's battery was likely to last. What are the usual symptoms of a car's battery being on the way out? The lights dim a little when the rear demister is switched on, but the car is starting without trouble. Any
• Battery lights staying on - vw golf 13 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  We have a G Reg VW Golf and since Friday the battery lights have been staying on. We got a brand new battery in January, so could it be a loose wire or something more serious? The car starts and runs fine, but the lights stay on Cheers
• Should I change my 6-7 yr old Battery? 4 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My car is 6/7 years old with original battery. We use it for short drives and the engine is 2.3 (Honda). How long should the battery last? I am minded to replace it now.
• Toyota Hiace - Which battery charger? 29 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me to choose a battery charger for use on my two vehicles: a Nissan Almera 1.8, and a Toyota Hiace campervan? The Almera is mostly used only for short journeys, and stands idle for periods of up to 2 months when I am off in the camper van.  The Hiace stands idle
• Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 Battery Drain Help! 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I bought a peugeot 306 last year and went on holiday for a fornight shortly after, when I returned the battery was dead and the car wouldn't start, I managed to get it working again by jump starting it, but it didn't last and the battery died (could charge or jump start it) I replaced
• Peugeot 107 /108 - battery storage at supplier 17 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Recently purchased a new Yuasa battery for no reason other that it fits both cars and one battery is nearly 6 years old and the other 7.  I have a battery less jump starter so I am happy to wait until a problem develops. Can I just leave the new battery undisturbed on the shelf which
• Honda - Stop start technology 15 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I see in FAQ that HJ is suggesting a new battery is required for a CRV a where stop start is not operating. If the battery is not holding charge then this is sound advice in this case. However stop start on my 2012 Civic doesn't work once winter kicks in as although the battery is otherwise OK
• Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying 29 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  With no prior signs of battery losing power the car on first start did not start, just like a dead battery. After a few seconds I tried again and after a very slouggish start the starter motor began turning and eventually the negine fired.  I put the battery on an 8 Amp fast charge
• Ford Focus 1.8 Diesel 2007/2008 (2008) - Battery Removal Procedure 12 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Just obtained a Type 110 (78AH) (700+A crank) silver calcium battery replacement. How do
• Vauxhall Zafira (58 Reg) design - Battery can't hold charge 12 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The battery in my wife's Zafira is playing up. Once the car is stopped and left alone, with nothing on, there seems to be no problem, car starts fine every time. But if (as I have done twice now) put the radio on for 30 mins max whilst washing / cleaning etc, when you come to start
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 kompressor auto 4 dr - How do i test the starter motor? and battery 7 May 2011 (Forum)
  My dads car stopped working, the battery was flat with only 6volts. tried to jump start but under the bonnet the starter motor clicked and hummed away. took the starter motor out and cleaned all the carbon brushes all inside greased the shaft and put it back together. with the battery only
• Vauxhall Corsa CDX16v - Vauxhall Corsa Earth Fault 3 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Had a slow drain on the battery for some time, but over early part of year (car not used very frequently) the battery (new) went totally flat, when I tried to charge with battery connected the charger overloaded and tripped out - pulling way too much power. Disconnected battery and charged