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• hyundai i30 - new car battery 24 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I bought a new battery online for my Hyundai i30, 2009, 1.4 petrol. The original battery has a flat top and the positive connection has a plastic safety cover. The new one I received has recesses around the terminals. The plastic protected positive connection will not fit on the positive
• Audi A4 - Replacement Battery- Tanya 21 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Having bought my replacement batteries from the high st retailer for years, I recently discovered Tanya an on line retailer of replacement batteries.   I never realised what a difference a good battery can make ;my wifes XKR is now a different car with a Varta battery from
• volvo s60 - low battery voltage warning 18 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Volvo s60 2001 I had low battery voltage warning, measured at 10volts
• Battery condition and engine performance 24 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Last week I had to replace the original nine and a half year old battery on the Mondeo. Starting had become more laboured until, one morning after a frost, the battery couldn't turn the engine over at all. The car seemed to go better with the new battery and I thought it must be psychological
• 306 td battery 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  just thinking of getting a battery for my 306 1.9td. it was new last year but ive never been impressed. at the minute its a 570 amp. my brother had a bosch silver 650 amp on his polo 1.9d and his is superb. just wondered if putting a bigger battery on (battery pan size permitting) would do it any
• Moura batteries 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  As any one had any experiences with these batteries? Thanks  
• Skoda Roomster - New Battery 13 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Skoda Roomster 2014 Petrol I am about to change a failing battery. Does the new battery need to be registered to the ECU?  If it is not done, would this affect the life of the new item?  
• new life in old battery? 18 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Having just been quoted £85 for a new battery for my Previa does anyone know if those "battery aid" additives you see in motoring shops work? norm
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  How do we keep our hybrid in good condition during self isolation? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Looks like our Toyota Auris hybrid could be sitting on the drive for a few weeks now. Can I connect a normal trickle charger to the 12v battery? What about...
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  Will a battery booster device really work? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen advertised in a newspaper, a device you plug into a cars 12v point (ciggy Lighter) when charged you remove the device and if you have a flat...
• Halfords battery guarantee / warranty 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I had a 3 year guarantee with the Halfords battery , but it started to struggle cold cranking our big old indirection diesel after only 17 months. ( correct battery and selected by Halfords themselves on purchase) The Halfords staff suggested the glow plugs or a fault in the starter and tested
• BMW 530I Touring 13 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 (Y) BMW 530I Touring, owned from new. In the last 15 months I have occasional flat battery trouble. I replaced the original battery in August 2005 to a high quality Bosch battery. I had to jump start this in March 2006 and had to call the AA last week when it failed in town
• Skoda batteries 18 May 2019 (Forum)
  Just had to buy father-in-law a defibrillator after his quote from Skoda for a Fabia battery. £235 inc fitting. I know it's an AGM battery, but blimey, that's still a fair chunk of money even though they are specially made for Skoda (according to the parts manager). Mind you
• Replace Battery? 16 May 2017 (Forum)
  My car battery (now 4 years old) suffered a lot of abuse last winter - short journeys once a week with all the electrical equipment on (lights, heated front and rear screens). During this time, the indicator on the battery was usually red (i.e. discharged). Always started ok though. I made
• Volvo C30 - Battery Advice Please 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  2007 diesel 1600  about 65,000 miles on clock. Last Saturday left side lights on for 8 hours - had a flat battery.  RAC came got car started and 'checked'  told everything O.K.  Today after 2 hour drive warning came on battery low. It is the original battery
• Mondeo - remote locking 30 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The remote control key to my 1997 Mondeo Ghia hasn't had the battery changed since new. I imagined that the first sign of battery failure would be a gradual decrease in the range at which it would operate the lock. However, on Sunday, it suddenly stopped working - though the key will operate
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  How long will the battery last on a used EV? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a second-hand electric car seems to be tricky. How do you know how long the battery will last? What other things would need looking at?
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  Why does the battery in my car go flat after a week if I don't drive it? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The battery in my Peugeot 308CC was draining frequently, especially in cold weather. I replaced the battery seven months ago but it still goes flat after...
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  I won't be using my hybrid for two months - what should I do to avoid battery drain? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the happy owner of a 2013 Toyota Prius. I'm leaving the UK for two months in winter and wonder what actions you recommend I take with leaving the car...
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  Battery life 23 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one...