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  Clio won't start - do I need a new battery? 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Clio (2009) will not start. It will jump-start with cables, though, but does not retain its charge. It is absolutely dead, so much so that I...
• astra h - battery voltage 2 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hello If I put + probe from multimeter on battery + post and the - probe on bodywork should I see battery voltage as I'm only seeing 5v.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - (98-04) 1.6 - Battery going flat.... 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, The battery in my Golf 1.6 went flat - the car had been standing for about 4 weeks unused. Since the battery is a pain to remove, I'm recharging it in-situ, but that means only in 6 hour shifts when there is daylight! Odd thing - although otherwise disconnected, when I went to charge
• Car battery life 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 16 year old Celica with a 5 year old Exide battery (date shown on the battery). I have only had the car for 6 weeks. Now when I tried to start the car today, the battery was dead although I did a short journey 3 days ago without problem. Questions: (a) Is the 5 years a normal lifespan
• Toyota Hiace - What spec for Toyota HIACE 2.5L diesel BATTERY 6 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, My Toyota Hiace 2005 2.5L diesel is fitted with 2 batteries wired in parallel. I need to replace the batteries. Do you know what amp hours and cold cracking amp are required for the replacement battery? Thanks, Alex
• Better (electric car) batteries 11 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7938001.stm "A new manufacturing method for lithium-ion batteries could lead to smaller, lighter batteries that can be charged in just seconds. Batteries that discharge just as quickly would be useful for electric and hybrid cars, where a quick jolt of charge
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  How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe....
• Mitsubishi Colt Red 2005 - Mitsubishi Colt 2005 battery clamp 10 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  I have an old Colt that my daughter used to learn in way, way back. She returned the car last year - and like an i****, I didn't keep it ticking over, so now the battery is completely dead (and probably loads of other issues I don't know yet!). I thought I'd give it a charge, so went to take
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  What's the best battery charger? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best battery charger for a Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 petrol about four years old? My max budget is up to £100, however would prefer to source...
• Volvo 440/460 - Battery explosion 12 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  On Saturday 6th we had a vehicle with a flat battery- so my wife fetched me a spare, recently charged battery in a wheel barrow. We connected it up and left it for 10 minutes. then I turned the ignition on and watched as all functions came up, turned off the radio, and after a wait of perhaps
• Vw lupo 2000 vreg 1.0 ltr - battery drain with relay clicking 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Have a intermitent issue with a vw lupo one litre. the car has a new battery. when leaving the car the battery can go flat in a day. sometimes it can be left and it charges ok. the battery is good and it starts up. carried out some checks after a flat battery and the alternator
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0Hdi - Battery replacement 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi. Battery (2.5yrs old) suddenly died today, I did have the radio on (not full ignition) for a couple of hours prior to trying to start, within three attempts of turning it over the battery was completely flat. Radio/1st ignition was taking 0.22A so shouldn't have drained the battery
• Peuguot 206 car battery problem?? 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter had a 'friend' fit a new stereo to her Peuguot 206 and immediately the battery started to go flat ie the car wouldn't start. A mechanic checked the battery and alternator and said everything was fine. Problem reoccured so we purchased a new battery. That was about 2 weeks ago
• Daimler XJ40 - battery problems 1 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  When car is left for a few days, the battery is flat. No lights are left on & I have fited a new battery. Have you any suggestions as to what is causing this.
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  Battery drains very quickly 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For 2 years now, the battery has drained over the weekend, garages have said need a new battery. Still doing it despite battery only a year old. RAC...
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  Should I plug my Honda Accord's battery into a charger on a time switch to give it a two-hour daily charge? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had to change the battery on my five-year-old Honda Accord because I only use the car for holidays and long journeys. We use a Jazz day-to-day....
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  Battery free of charge 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’d like your opinion on my complaint to FIAT Group Automobiles UK Ltd. I bought a £35,000 FIAT based motorhome last year and after 1,700 miles the battery...
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  Low battery warning problem, what can I do? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I...
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  Do you know where I could have an independent diagnostic battery performance check done on my Renault Zoe? 27 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned an electric Renault Zoe for three years new from Dec 2014. Recently the car had a 3 years service and MOT at AC and I asked for the traction...
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  Does a manufacturer's warranty include battery cover? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Qashqai is now 18 months old. Will the manufacturer's warranty cover me if the battery needs replacing?