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  Will a dashcam deplete the battery in a PHEV? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can a Nextbase 522 dash cam be fitted to a Kia Niro Plug-In and if can it be hard-wired without depleting battery too much?
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  How do I reset my car after changing the battery? 13 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi. I was driving and it stopped all of sudden. I have been told that alternator is gone but I need to take the car to...
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  Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?
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  S-Max Bluetooth draining battery 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an S-Max 2007 (57) and have been advised by local dealer that the Bluetooth is draining the battery. I understand there is a TSB to correct this...
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  Keyfob batteries need replacement 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My remote locking on my 2007 Subaru has failed. Can I replace the batteries in the keys without paying the dealer an arm and a leg?
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  Will my old car battery charger work on my new car? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old, reliable car battery charger and, until today, owned an oldish car. I have noticed on modern chargers that some (more expensive ones) say...
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  I replaced the battery in my car but it still says it's low. What's wrong? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have replaced the battery in my 2011 Vauxhall Astra (not a stop/start), but the battery saver active warning keeps appearing and shutting the car down...
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  I don't use my Mazda MX5 very much - is the lack of use enough to flatten the battery? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda MX5 1.8 which has done 21,000 miles since I bought it new in 2005. Last week its third battery (27 months old) was completely flat. I had...
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  I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed...
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  Battery discharging after ticking noise in engine. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Diesel Renault Modus. The battery appeared to be flat (i.e. central locking not responding, car not starting). I charged the battery overnight...
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  Ignition key fob battery is low - where can I get it replaced? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. My ignition key battery power is very low now, with 80,000 miles on the car, so that it takes three or four attempts to unlock...
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  Battery keeps going flat 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a 1999 Vauxhall Omega. The battery is continuously going flat. I have checked that the boot light is not faulty, disconnected the radio...
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  What battery should I fit to my 2001 Nissan X-Trail? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used 2001 Nissan X-Trail from a sales centre. It was fitted with a 45Ah, 12v battery but the battery supplier says it should have a 65Ah, 12v...
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  Can I safely use a battery charger on my car when it's not being used? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible which is garaged and only used infrequently in the winter on bright dry days. I have a Draper Battery Master...
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  Do I need to disconnect a car's battery to charge it? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Honda HR-V. Do I need to disconnect the battery to trickle charge?
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  Why do I need to disconnect the battery when using my new trickle charger? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The instructions that came with the 6/12v 740/4355 automatic battery charger I bought from Argos yesterday say “disconnect the battery from the vehicle...
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  Battery goes flat if the key is left in 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  why does the battery go flat if the key is left in the ignition even though the switch is in the off position?
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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...
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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....
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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...