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  The battery on my car has run down even though it's just been parked up - what's the cause? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause?
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  I only drive five miles per day - would a hybrid car suit my needs? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car to do a round trip of five miles per day. I definitely do not want an electric car, but I would buy a small hybrid if it was any good. Would...
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  Does the cost of buying an electric vehicle include battery leasing? 25 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you help to clarify the cost of buying a nearly new (less than one year old) electric vehicle. Does the price indicated assume that you own...
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  Does my Honda Jazz need a new battery? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We own a Honda Jazz. It fits our needs perfectly as iur mileage is very low, with lots of short runs. The car has not been driven for about six weeks due...
• Volvo V 60 - Flat Battery 29 May 2013 (Forum)
  it but the battery was flat.  Volvo Assistance attended, put a meter on the battery, 3 .8 volts i.e totally drained! The car started once the battery had been boosted with jump leads. There were no "messages" to indicate a fault. The technician could offer no explanation, however he did advise
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  Is the interior light in our Nissan Qashqai flattening the battery? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with the self-dimming interior light in my 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci. On numerous occasions we have discovered the battery flat after...
• 17 REG Astra K 1.4 turbo petrol auto stop start - Topping up Battery 3 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, My stop start has stopped working  owing to battery suffering from low amount of driving and cold weather. I am getting a message up "low battery start car", which isn't a problem, it starts fine. I want to top up the battery, I only have an old trickle charger with hi/low
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  Do you have advice for replacing a car battery? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When replacing a car battery, what would happen if I took the clamps off in the wrong order?
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  Why is the battery in the Toyota GT86 so small? 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  It appears that Toyota will change the battery in some instances in this model. http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/flat-battery_topic2085_page1.html Standard...
• Vauxhall Zafira 05 plate - Battery Light Flicks on and off 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Just had a new battery and alternator fitted to my Zafira. However the battery light still flashes on when I brake and the revs drop to between 700 - 900 rpm. This only happens when the the air vents are on full number 7
• Ford Focus 1.8 sport - Battery losing power overnight 29 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi. Would anyone what the problem might be here.... My car battery dies if not being used for around 10 hours. If I went out in it just now (8.30pm) for a few miles it will start in the morning. If I dont use it for the day, then the next morning the battery is flat. I have bought
• Battery - Diesel or petrol engine? 29 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Morning all, it's been a while since my last post.I need a bit of advice regarding the battery in a Ford diesel van. My Dad's Ford Escort diesel van has just failed its MOT in a big way so looks like it will be on its way to the scrap yard very soon. I will be removing the battery as it was new
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  What is the expected life span of current batteries used in hybrid cars? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the expected life span of current batteries used in hybrid cars? And what is the cost of a replacement?
• Volvo S60 2.4 Diesel reg 2011 (low mileage) - Dashboard Message " LOW BATTERY ! " 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  An elderly neighbour has a 4 year old Volvo S60 Diesel, due to illness the car is rarely used. I have been driving it weekly to try and keep the battery charged, however  in recent weeks  even after a 25 mile main road drive when I stop the car & switch off the ignition I notice
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  Micra battery drain 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with battery drain on my Nissan Micra K12 2003 reg. If we use the car every day there are no problems, but if it is left for two or more...
• Ford Escort/MK2 1978 - Battery light glowing 26 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  ,   I have an electrical problem with my mk2 escort, the  problem is that the battery light is glowing slightly as I'm driving, as I  turn more accessory's on like head lights, wipers, indicators the  battery light glows brighter
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  Nissan Primastar engine management light 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Primastar has just stopped. The red engine management light is flashing "stop". It will turn over, but won't start. No fault found on computer.
• Volkswagen Beetle (1998 - ) - do I need to disconnect battery whilst charging ? 30 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Morning All, With a view to keeping the (fairly old) battery on my car in a decent state of charge over the winter, I purchased a small battery charger last night. Had a look through the instructions and all the usual blurb about checking water levels and topping up with distilled water
• C3 Picasso - Battery Change 22 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  The battery is just about managing in this cold weather and is ready for a change. Does anyone know if there anything that's likely to be affected when I do the swap - key codes, radio, etc? I've not had a problem swapping a battery in years but it's always worth an ask!
• Battery Tester 8 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  I need to do a CCA on a battery  would a cheap tester like this  https