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• Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 98 1.7 Battery Draining 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My battery died bought a new one but inadvertantly put terminals on wrong.Got another new battery but wires were not long enough changed wires, put new battery on worked fine. Went to start it this morning but battery was dead any ideas.
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  What is the battery life for cars with a stop/start function? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Leon, the engine stops at traffic lights etc and restarts automatically when you are free to go. Recently the car does not restart and a...
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  Electric vehicle battery warranty 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Peugot Ion electric vehicle, 3 years old but with very low mileage. I am generally delighted with the car but disappointed with the...
• battery or alternator 23 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Hope someone can help. How do you diagnose a problem with the battery /alternator. I'm not sure if the problem is with my battery not holding the charge or if the alternator is not pumping enough charge in to the battery. I have purchased an battery tester but I'm not sure what the readings
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  How much does it cost to replace a hybrid battery? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the cost to replace a hybrid battery?
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  S-Type battery warning light stuck on 11 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Jaguar S-Type diesel has a battery warning light on all the time on the dash. I've fitted a new battery, but the light hasn't gone off. Any ideas?
• BMW 3 Series E90 - Should I get a BMW battery or not? 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have to replace the battery in my sister-in-law's car, and as she does only short runs and the battery has died twice already, the RAC advised her to get a new one. Can anyone tell me which original make/model of battery is installed in a 2005 BMW 320 Petrol Saloon? Should I buy
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  Do I need to worry about this new battery? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Recently I've not been using my car very much. I last used it on Sunday and all was fine, but on Tuesday I went to move it and the battery seemed flat...
• Renault megane 1.5dci 55 plate - Battery light but battery is fine 22 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a Renault megane 1.5dci 55 plate. Looking for some help so i dont get mugged of at the garage. The problem is the battery light is on when i start the car and sometimes have trouble getting it to start. Even after a long drive when i next start the car the battery light is once
• Hyundai Tucson 2016 - Replacement Car Battery 1 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  I need a new battery for my 2016 Hyunai Tucson (diesel 2.0 136hp auto). However I am slightly confused by the range of batteries on offer. Looking at the Tayna website I have the choice of Standard, EFB or AGM batteries. It seem to want go steer me towards AGM batteries (as do all the other
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  How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
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  Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have the new Toyota RAV4. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Should I be charging the battery...
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  Question of the week: How long do EV batteries last? 8 Nov 2024 (News)
  
• Dacia Logan MCV 1.5dci - Battery upgrade 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  My Logan is fitted with 027 type battery.Would it be OK to fit a 096 battery, which has more power.There is enough room on the battery tray to take the  slightly longer battery
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  Car batteries 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  hiya, it has been said to me that a car battery is simply a car battery and theres not much to choose between them.Is this true?, is their an advantage...
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  Mondeo keyfob battery change 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've heard there can be problems changing a battery in a fob key. Is this true or can you just simply change it?
• Ford Galaxy 2002 1.9 tdi - Battery drains 4 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Drove to work aweek a go went to come home at 4pm battery was flat ,got a new battery from halfords fitted that night the following morning battery was flat again. changed the alternator for a new one ran ok for three days drove to work yesterday came out at dinner time battery was flat been
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - Battery 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My battery is running flat after 3-4 days. AA man has been out twice now, he has told me that it is the battery, however, having changed the battery, still getting the same problem. AA man states it the battery beacuse it fails a load test. I am unsure as this is the second battery
• Optimate Battery charger 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Not exactly 4 wheel, but definately automotive related. I have been given a Optimate Battery charger to charge the battery on my CBR1000F. It has additional features to diagnose plate sulphation and automatically semi discharge/ recharge to keep the battery at 100% capacity if it is kept
• Ford Focus 1.8 petrol 2004 - New battery and now battery light coming on 6 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have had a new battery fitted and since then when braking sometimes the battery warning light comes on and it feels like the car might stall. Has anyone any idea why this might be? Had no problem before new battery fitted. Could it be poorly fitted or might it have triggered some other