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  Can I use a power pack to charge my car battery without plugging it in? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a petrol car but do little mileage so need to charge the battery up, especially in winter. I have an outside socket but will be moving to a retirement...
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Why has the battery in my car failed after just three years? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What type of stop/start battery is fitted to my Mercedes B-Class and why has it failed? The car is less than three years old and the mileage is 28000.
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  Why does my radio cut out after a few minutes with the engine off? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus. The manual states that with the engine off, I can listen to the radio for one hour. I can't, it cuts out after a few minutes. This...
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  What's the best way to dispose of an unwanted car? 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to scrap my 2005 Ford Ka as it needs too many repairs. I've been quoted around £35 for a local scrap yard to pick up and the car. However,...
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  Will the Porsche Cayenne stop-start system damage the battery or DPF? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all...
• Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel 58 Reg Hatchback - Battery for a Mondeo Diesel 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  compartment. The RAC guy said that the battery was flat and recharged it, after which I could restart the car. I asked him why it would be so low, given that I drive it everyday (although I do make lots of small trips) and he said that it really shouldn't happen and that he felt the battery
• Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI 116K - Deady Battery 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  ... thought nothng of it. used it for a couple of short trips and battery dead - jump started ok - charged battery for about 3-4 hours. Used car yesterday about 70 miles stop/start about half a dozen times. Went to use it today, just about turns over not enough to start.. charged
• Flat Battery - Help 19 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  of Britains poorest made vehicles - a 1986 Landrover Discovery. As a result of a flat battery in Nov 98 Garage diagnosed a faulty alternator and replaced. This did no good and in Jan 99 had to buy a HD Battery. Feb 01 battery again flat and would not hold charge. Auto Electricians checked vehicle
• Burnley Tyre and Battery, Burnley (Good Garages)
  
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• Any - Battery Charger 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Aldi this Thursday!
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  Can Eurotunnel trains cope with additional weight of battery cars? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  By 2030, the Eurotunnel trains need to plan for all battery cars. I ask the following assuming that there is a full load of battery cars and the additional...
• VW cc 2016 - VW Group cars with 02252 Generator fault on OBD 20 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi All, Posting on the forum to hope this can help many VW Group customers. If you have a limited or no charging issue with many VW Group cars and you get the above OBD scan code error. The error is not repeat not a faulty battery and is not repeat not the Generator
• 2013 galaxy diesel - Batteries 9 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, just wondering if there’s a better place to get a battery or the above car then Halfords or europarts. There seems to be quite a few on-line companies but what happens if it packs up under the guarantee. Thanks for any replies. sparky100.
• Toyota Yaris - keyfob 3 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  2008 yaris battery replaced in key new battery will onley work for a day or so can anyone help with this prob ,have tried 3 new battery's all work but only for day or so ,any info appreciated .thanks
• Peugeot 106 2003 - battery light on dash board 14 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi there,when i am driving with my lights and heater on and take my foot of the gas pedal the battery light comes on, on the dash board what might the problem be
• any - Battery developments 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  This could be interesting if it comes about. http://www.nytimes.com/video/2012/06/12/business/100000001601113/a-possible-battery-breakthrough.html?VI-D-E-OB-AD-TXT-NA-ROS-0912-NA Sorry about the crass advertisement.  
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  My car has a stop-start feature. Can I use a solar charger on the battery? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Skoda Yeti has a stop-start feature. Am I OK to trickle charge the battery using a solar charger?
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  Stop/start and flat batteries 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a new BMW 1 Series and have been told of a well known problem with all stop start models - that the electrics (battery/alternator)...