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  I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there...
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  Do PHEVs operate the same way as regular hybrids? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Niro Hybrid returns around 60mpg. Most of my journeys exceed the battery range of a PHEV version. Does a PHEV operate in the same way as my standard...
• Toyota Yaris Cross (2023 model) - 12v battery issues Hybrid 21 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  If you search the internet, there are lots and lots of posts telling of issues starting hybrid cars, in my case a Yaris Cross, where the 12v battery voltage is too low.  The AA want to sell you a new battery and starts the car, telling you to visit your dealer. The dealer, charges
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  Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
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  Can I leave my 2023 hybrid Toyota Corolla for a week at the airport? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I will need to park my 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8 at an Airport Carpark in October for 7 days. Will there be a problem with the battery (starting) when I...
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  My car won't open due to a flat battery. How do I get inside? 2 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car has a flat battery so it won't open with the emergency key. Any suggestions as dealerships are all closed due to Covid-19?
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  Disconnecting the battery on a new car - will it cause problems? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My previous car, a 1996 Fiat Punto, had the battery disconnected and left outside many times for periods up to 12 weeks and no problems starting up on...
• Mercedes saga 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  battery useless as would not hold charge as well as faulty fuel relay. Dealer advised replacement of battery but would provide free fuel relay (Funny ???) Agreed despite misgivings on diagnosis and asked for old battery. Advised car would be ready 4.00pm. Unable to pick up so agreed would pick up 8.30 am
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  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK?
• 2008 1.8tdci - Ford focus battery change 23 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi just wondering if any of you guys no anything of issues after changing a car battery Recently changed my 2008 1.8tdci focus battery to a EA722 4 Year Warranty ExideBattery 72Ah 720CCA W096TE Type 096 On the Ebay search it stated that this was for my model and engine and year
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  SEAT Ibiza starting problem 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 SEAT Ibiza. A few weeks ago the car refused to start with a flat battery. The problem has become more and more frequent. Any idea what the...
• All - Winter/Helping to avoid a flat battery 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Having limited knowledge of engines, I was wondering for any views on the following point. As we are now seeing the colder weather and shorter days, batteries are taking the hammer with, heated screens, mirrors, seats, lights being used more etc. My commute is relatively short
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Which battery specification? Confused.. 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi its come to that time where ive got to replace my battery in my ford focus 1.8tdci 52 (2003). It been wondering what battery ti choose from, the spec on th etop of my battery states its 60Ah, 12V, 540Amps with fit 075. It also states in my handbook that i must replace it with a calcium based one
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.8TDci - battery questions ...... 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  this is - so am seeking your views on various ways of trickle charging the battery whilst its parked up - various devices are available. I have access to a garage - so could also place the battery on charge for long periods - although don't really want to have to charge the battery in the "normal way" unless I
• VW - Flat battery 24 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I sold my Golf 1.6 mk3 to my sister who when coming to drive it away found that the battery was completely flat. The AA man said that it was probably the Clifford alarm that I had installed that had drained it, but after 10 days being laid up, my personal feelings is that this is rubbish. A few
• Automatic car alternator not charging battery 30 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  When driving a automatic car battery dies due to alternator failure when driving up a steep hill, car cuts out and rolls downhill. Brakes do not work, steering neither, handbrake disengages, all due to battery being completely dead. My question is how do you stop the car, Why does it continue
• N/A - Battery Maintenance Chargers 21 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I have been looking at maintenance chargers for the car if it is not to be used for a period or if it is used only for short journeys. I have seen the CTEK MXS 5.0 but I am not 100% sure if it can be connected to the battery whilst connected to the vehicle. It looks like it can as it comes
• ford focus titanium x - radio code not needed after the battery replaced 22 Jun 2018 (Forum)
   Having posted recently regarding a parasitic draw [which I still have] I have been removing the battery connections to conserve power. Having reconnected the battery several times the radio comes on without resetting a code. This seems unusual as other cars I have had needed the code reset
• Ford - 2004 1.6 sportka - battery fitting question. 22 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I wonder if anyone can answer this simple question? I've just purchased a new Ka battery in preparation of the frosty mornings, went out to change it for the old 'un & stood there stumped! It's probably just me being daft but I can't see a way of removing the webbing strap that holds the old
• Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Sport diesel manual 2004 saloon. - Battery Warning Light permanantly on! 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  For 3 years I have had the battery light on permanantly and no mechanic or specialist has beeen able to explain why or to get it switched off!? I got a brand new battery and the problem was still there. All codes have been wiped etc numerous times!