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• vectra (1999) fob 29 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I synchronise my fob in the ignition and press one of the buttons on the fob with ignition key at position II. Doors lock and unlock and the fob is reponsive for a few days and then has to be resynchronised. I have replaced the batteries but makes non difference. Any advice please?
• Renault Clio starting 11 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  My son's 02 reg Clio suffers from the occasional refusal to turn the engine on the start motor. Battery is ok & no other indications, just no activity from the start motor. Could this be a problem with the immobiliser chip in the key fob? Anyone got any experience of this??
• 406 damp start 18 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My 406 never starts that weel when wet and i've got some damp start left over from my previous car. With this being a diesel engine i don't know where to spray it for maximum effect, obviously the battery but where else?
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  Why does my Fiat 500 keep stopping suddenly? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1.2-litre 2009 Fiat 500 Sport. The head gasket went in six months ago I had the head skimmed and the engine rebuilt. An hour after I picked it...
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  2023 Peugeot 2008 and e-2008: Prices, specs and release date 9 May 2023 (News)
  
• BMW 330 E46 2002 - Disappointed BMW owner 2 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  My battery has finally given up after 19 years . Looks like the original as it’s date stamped 02 . Do you think I have any comeback with BMW ?
• Saturday Tgraph motoring: electric obsessed bore 13 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Saturday Telegraph motoring is now profoundly boring.  Electric, electric, electric, "carbon" emissions, massively expensive hatchbacks being called good value, zzzzzz At least all these batteries are keeping African and Chinese slaves in gainful employment.
• Ford Fusion - Radio code 18 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Following disconnection of the battery, my radio needs the correct code. Unfortunately the handbook was long gone when I bought the car (Ford Fusion 3 - 2003 model). Please can anyone help with this? The serial number of the radio is M155278. Many thanks for looking.
• Peugeot 2008 ev advert 1 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Range 208 miles. Achievable if you don't use the heater or lights, carry next to nothing including passengers, don't go uphill etc etc. Your battery will loose 30% of it's efficiency gradually so you do the math of the range then. 
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  Mercedes-Benz EQV: Meet the all-electric premium van-based MPV 21 Aug 2019 (News)
  
• 2002 fiesta - Car radio 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I have a ford fiesta 2002 plate I took the battery out and I need the code for my stereo serial number m087041 can you help me please I only have 2 attempts left 
• any - Electric charging points 17 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  There were items which looked like charging points labelled 'Tesla' under polythene covers at Fleet service station today, sign of the times? How long will it take to charge the average electric car and how will battery performance drop off as time goes by?
• Ford Galaxy 2.3 petrol - Immobiliser fault 10 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Keys opening door but when i try to start the ignition turns but the light on the door does not flash at allso iam unable to start the car.Tried removing the battery and coding the keys again to no avail.Any help would be most welcome.
• Volkswagen Golf IV - Starting then stopping 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I have an intermittent fault which allows me to start the car but it stops again almost immediately. Sometimes I can clear it by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery and sometimes it clears itself if I leave it overnight. Any ideas?
• Ford Mondeo - Ford Radio Code 6000 RDS 13 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi. I hope someone can help me! Recently had my battery changed and my radio has gone off... need the code.. Serial number M035819 Any ideas? Thank you
• Ford Focus 2000 - Rds 5000 eon code 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I had to replace my car battery, unfortunately the car radio is no longer working and I desperately need a code for it. The serial no is m227452 rds 5000 eon. Can anyone help? Many Thanks
• Ford Fiesta Zetec 02 - Lost radio code! 1 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Recently had a clutch replaced and the battery was disconnected. Unfortunately the radio code wasn't passed on from the previous owner and I was wondering if anyone could help me? The serial number is M023672 Thanks in advance
• Peugeot 307 disel 2 litre hdi - car wont start 6 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Started car in gear, forgot clutch (!!!) And car jerked. Result was no power, lights etc, battery dead. Tried to jump start but wasnt happening. Any advice greatly received
• FORD FIESTA FINESSE 2004 - lost code for radio/cd 11 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I see a lot of similar problems! Yes, I need the radio code after disconnecting the battery. The serial number is M606865. Can anyone supply a code to get me back tuneful
• Ford Focus - Radio code please 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I hope you can help. I'm trying to get a code for my stereo after a change of battery. Serial number is M092035. Thanks in anticipation Need my music back for commuting to work.....help please. X