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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?
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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...
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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...
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  Could a cheap second-hand EV ever exist given the limited battery pack life? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My most recent purchase was a three-year-old Skoda which cost just under £7000. I'd love to replace it at some point with an EV but I don't see how the...
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  What is the battery life on hybrid cars? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently read, to my surprise, the batteries on self-charging hybrids only last about five years. Then the owner has a big bill to replace the battery,...
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  Disconnecting the battery - hybrid alert! 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will not be using my car for nine weeks (it will be left in the garage), and to ensure that the battery does not go flat period I want to disconnect...
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  What battery jump packs do you recommend? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which battery starter pack would you recommend?
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  Can I trickle charge my hybrid? 20 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the...
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  Inspecting drains 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible for around 3 months and really love the car. However, during the first real cold weather in December...
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  Battery discharging 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Every now and again my car battery discharges completely, sometimes after a long run of 150 miles. When I jump start it, the battery will function...
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  Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging...