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  Can Eurotunnel trains cope with additional weight of battery cars? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  By 2030, the Eurotunnel trains need to plan for all battery cars. I ask the following assuming that there is a full load of battery cars and the additional...
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  My car has a stop-start feature. Can I use a solar charger on the battery? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Skoda Yeti has a stop-start feature. Am I OK to trickle charge the battery using a solar charger?
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  Stop/start and flat batteries 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a new BMW 1 Series and have been told of a well known problem with all stop start models - that the electrics (battery/alternator)...
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  What is the battery life in my Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Hyundau Ioniq hybrid since new, its 4 years old and has done 56,600 miles (mainly medium/long distance). How long will it last? I think...
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  What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries?
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  What should I look out for when buying a used electric vehicle? 21 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't afford a new electric vehicle, but would like to buy used. What should I look for that is different to buying a traditional combustion engine vehicle,...
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  Can I use a battery conditioning charger through a 12v socket in my car? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition...
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  Range Rover battery problems 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a used (2004 model) Range Rover and heard beforehand about a simple fix to stop the battery draining every couple of days or so. I've...
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  Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Assault on battery 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Accord Estate with 11,000 miles on the clock. I don't use it every day and sometimes leave it for a week. Up until three weeks ago I had no...
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  Electrical problems with Peugeot 106 12 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some issues with my Peugeot 106. If I lift the throttle when the lights are on my battery light comes on. What’s going on?
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  I need to disconnect my car's battery to do some work - how do I reset the radio code afterwards? 13 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to disconnect the battery of my Vauxhall Tigra to carry out some work but I do not have the code for the factory fitted radio. How do I reset the...
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  Car alarm noise pollution 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  While away from home, my car alarm went off and continued off and on for over 48 hours (according to my neighbour), and I arrived home to find a flat battery....
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  Where can I buy an outside temerature gauge? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I buy an outside temperature gauge ? I am looking for one that is connectable to the car battery system not one with its own battery. I...
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  How can I disable the alarm on my Subaru Forester while in storage? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Forester with a factory-fitted Category 1 alarm/immobiliser. We will be leaving the car for six weeks in a secure garage but I am worried...
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  I can't move the gear selector from P, could this be a battery issue? 6 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has only done 21,000 miles. I've had it from new with the original battery. It stood idle for three weeks and was sluggish...
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  Skoda Yeti battery problems 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery...
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  Flat Battery 18 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our 62 plate Golf 1.6TDI BlueMotion has had a totally flat battery twice in short succession, the upshot being it had to be towed by the AA to the Volkswagen...
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  This is a good method for finding the source of a car battery drain. 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You wrote of a chap whose batteries ran down after three idle days and gave him a possible theory. Actually, the matter is simple to prove - to anyone...