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• VW Golf battery going flat 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 20 month old Halfords HCB063 "heavy duty" battery in my 1999 Golf GTI (the VW battery lasted 30 months). After parking the car for 4 days there's only enough in the battery to turnover the engine for a fraction of a second. The car lives on a daily diet of two 14 mile, 1/2 hour runs a day
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  What is better for a flat battery, a booster or charger? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is better, battery booster or charger for a flat battery? Can you explain the difference, please?
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  Storing a car - Should I disconnect the battery? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that you should use a float charger to prevent over-charging of the battery. My question is, if I don't use my 1995 Honda Civic for three...
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  How do I charge the battery on a new Transit Custom? 1 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on the current Ford Transit Custom is under the drivers seat (awkward). Can you connect a battery charger to the under bonnet connection point...
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  My key battery has died? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My battery in my key has gone flat. Do I need a new key or can I just get the battery changed? Also would I have to do this at the dealer or are other...
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  Will a solar charger replenish my car batter? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Because I do short journeys and low milage, my battery often needs charging. Would a solar charger help to keep the battery charged sand if so could...
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  Battery charging advice 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Assuming I connect the charger correctly, is it safe to charge the battery in my Honda Civic without removing it from the vehicle? I have a modern CTEK...
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  Will removing the battery stop the radio working? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can I remove the battery without having to put the code back in for the radio to work?
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class - AGM battery ocv Vs in car 20 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hi My car is eating up 0.3v from the battery and I believe it is the resistance from the internal  circuits etc. I have Varta E39 AGM battery in Mercedes B160. Few days ago I checked the voltage of the battery and it was 12.1v. I removed the battery to charge it and straight
• VW Caravelle - Battery 17 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Neighbours friend turned up on Saturday after approx. 100 mile journey. On Sunday evening the battery on their  57 VW Caravelle was completely flat. He said that he had accidently left side lights on. Sunday evening I put my battery charger on it and immediately it took max 12 amps
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  Do I really need to disconnect my battery before charging it? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The instructions that came with the battery charger I bought from Argos yesterday say 'disconnect the battery from the vehicle before charging, to avoid...
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  Sealed car batteries 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Why would a sealed car battery not hold charge over a period of two weeks?
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  Can I replace the lead acid battery in my car with a lithium battery? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My diesel engine is a 1990 unit, can I just replace the lead acid battery for a lithium battery
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  Battery problems 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have had some problems with my battery draining recently on my 54 plate 2.0 TDCI Mondeo. Following recommendation from the Green Flag man to replace the...
• 2017 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 2017 Ford Fiesta battery problems 7 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  I am having problems with the battery on a 2017 (registered  Jan 2018) Fiesta. After parking up for 2 weeks the battery was completely flat. Even after long runs (300 miles) the battery is testing at 50% charge. The Stop-Start ceases to work as the battery is below 85%. The dealer has so
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  What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose?
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  Battery operators 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently called a well-known breakdown assistance service for help. My car had been left with lights on which had flattened the battery. The patrolman...
• Ford C-MAX - Battery or Alternator 16 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Having problems keeping charge in battery,the battery is only 12 months old but with this cold spell the battery does not seem to hold its charge,could any advise whether this could be a battery problem or as i have been told it could be a alternator problem.   Sandra
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  Should I buy a lead acid or calcium battery? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Morgan +4. Should I buy a lead acid or a calcium battery? My last battery was a Halfords lead acid and lasted seven years.
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  What is the lifespan of hybrid batteries? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  While there has been considerable research on the life of full EV batteries, I wondered if you have any advice on battery life in hybrid cars. I am looking...