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• Mercedes e 320 07 Reg Estate - Changing the battery without losing codes etc 2 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Can you help guide me to the battery location on my car. And will I need to bridge the battery when changing over? Many thanks
• Battery testing? 10 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  My battery is over 4 years old and I know that it could fail at any time. I don't want this to happen at an inconvenient time. Is it possible to test a battery to predict when it will fail? I know you can test it once it has failed, but can testers predict it before it happens?
• Ford Focus - Battery/advice - which make, where to fit? 10 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Think I may be in need of a new battery in my 4-year old Focus 1.8TDCi - what is a good make of battery, and where should I get it fitted - dealer, KwikFit, Halfords, etc?!
• Ford Mondeo III - Silver Calcium Battery Charging 25 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I need to charge the 12 Volt Silver Calcium Battery on my 2003 Ford Mondeo. Will any car battery charger do (mine is 20 years old) or is there a more appropriate type of charger I should use?
• Battery Change 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Is it possible to change a car battery without the need to re-program radio/alarm etc. If you used say an Airflow Battery Conditioner on the disconnected live and earth cables before disconnection and during, would that be enough to hold the codes for the radio etc, reconnect the leads
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  Why can't I warranty the battery for my car if I only do 1500 miles a year? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Suzuki Wagon R+ automatic. I am disabled and only drive about 1500 miles a year. Last week I had to call out the RAC because my car wouldn't start....
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - Buying a new battery off a big national company 22 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  My experience of trying to replace the battery on my wife's car prompted me to send them this e-mail today. Just felt like I needed to get it off my chest. Dear Sir Last night my wife's Punto was diagnosed by the RAC as requiring a replacement battery. Late last night I accessed your website
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  Will charging my PHEV to 100 per cent every day damage the battery? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of my Kia Niro PHEV. I have a wallbox charger and intend to top up the battery each night so I have 100 per cent charge for...
• Citroen C5 exlusive estate Auto 2.2 deisel - Flat battery 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  When I leave the car for more than about 4 days the battery goes flat(new battery). I have put the car into a local garage and the only fault they came up with was dodgy earth connections which they cleaned.  After locking car and leaving again for 4 days- battery flat again. Leave
• Peugeot 206 2.0 HDI - Can a battery inspection window be replaced? 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello Everyone. Due to only removing the sticker pointing to it and stupidly not removing the vent plug from a new battery, the inspection window has shot off and battery acid has splashed the engine bay. The battery still seems to work fine, although I have removed it now. I
• VW Sharan 1.9TDi 1999/2000 - battery drain 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  My battery goes flat over night.  Even with everything switched off there seems to be a small current drain. I know this because when I disconnect and reconnect the positive battery lead to the battery terminal there is a small spark.  Everything is switched off, including courtesy
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 07 1.8D Battery/Electrical Issues 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Has anyone else experienced electrical problems with their new Mondeo? I've had the battery replaced, a number of intermittent front headlight faults that cannot be traced, the immobiliser has taken a few attempts to dis-arm. On attempting to start the car after it not running for only 7 days
• Nissan Micra 2006 - 2006 Nissan Micra, Brand New Battery Flat 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2006 Nissan Micra (new Shape) Battery went flat over christmas whilst parked up for 1 week,  called AA Homestart,  engineer installed brand new battery (charged up) left car for a further week (not driven at all) and battery totally dead, anyone else had this before I call AA
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  How much is an MHEV battery? 12 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a fairly new used car. Most of them seem to have mild hybrid engines, but I haven't found information on how long these batteries...
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  What battery pack to jump start a car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have two 2.0-litre cars in our household. Which starter power pack do you recommend to start either car if the battery is flat?
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  How long will the battery last on a hybrid? 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a second hand hybrid, can you please can you tell me at what mileage I should be worrying about renewing the battery pack, and the...
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  Flat battery with Mercedes-Benz SL500 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 from new and it has done 21,000 miles. The batteries were changed for the first time eight weeks ago, as it was...
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  Olf Fiesta on original battery won't start 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Ford Fiesta 1.3 Encore in December 1996. It has the original battery (is this a record?) The body work is in good condition and has given...
• Any - EV Battery recycling 23 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  For those under the misguided impression that EV batteries will end up in landfill - https://youtu.be/s2xrarUWVRQ
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  What's the best car battery? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a new car battery. Should I opt for Halfords or another make?