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  Who is responsible if an RAC Trackstar tracking device flattened the battery on our Porsche Carrera? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Porsche Carrera 2S four years ago and we fitted a RAC Trackstar device. This work was carried out by a local RAC Franchise as we live in...
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  My car won't start and when it does, I lose power steering. What's the issue? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 SEAT Ibiza. Occasionally it won’t start, so I have to jump-start it. Also, if I slam the bonnet down and the car is off, it will not start...
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  My car battery failed after just four weeks - is the dealer liable? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a five year old Vauxhall Cascada from a main dealer which included a two year NetworkQ warranty. In the first week of using it I reported a number...
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  How can I tell when my hybrid Auris is running on electric or petrol? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a 2010 Toyota Auris Hybrid but I notice there is no indication of when you are running on electric and when you are running...
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  What could be causing the battery in my Mercedes-Benz V220 to discharge completely? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz V220 CDi. It has developed some kind of electrical fault that two Mercedes garages have failed to solve. Basically the battery...
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  Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences...
• Volvo S80 battery problem 1 May 2006 (Forum)
  I dont know much about cars so any help is greatly appreciated..please keep it simple. I have a volvo S80. About 4 months ago my wife left the hazard lights on after she had run out of fuel. After a few hours of waiting for help the battery ran out. When she eventually managed to get the fuel
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  Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE?
• KIA Ceed 2011 - The mystery of the resurrected battery... 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  More curious than anything, this has really got me scratching my head... Wondering if anyone can explain this mystery to me? 10 months ago, I accidentally left a pump (for bike tyres) plugged into the 12v socket overnight. The next morning, battery flat, I took advantage of my free
• Ford Focus Estate 1.6 petrol 55 reg - battery drain /isolator 15 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hi I have had and still have an intermiitent drain on car battery, new battery {bossch s3} fitted only a year ago,daily mileage 28/30 - annual 6-8k  car will be fine for a period of 3 /6 weeks with no problem or 12/48 hours then battery totally flat,but starts first time when jump
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  What's the fuel efficiency of a plug-in hybrid when the battery has run out? 19 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a rule of thumb about how much less efficient a plug-in hybrid is when the battery runs out compared to a combustion engine equivalent? For example,...
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  Why is my car's battery losing charge? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI that has done 35,000 miles and been serviced by Volkswagen since new. I've owned the car for 13 months. I've noticed the battery...
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  Is the Renault Zoe battery lease scheme ending? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was at a launch event for the new Renault Zoe the other evening and the sales team were unsure that the battery lease scheme was going to be available...
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  How much charge will a PHEV battery lose over five years? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration...
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  What jump starter should we buy for our minibus? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My village charity group operates a Citroen Relay minibus. As a starting backup we would like to purchase a Battery Power Pack for emergency use should...
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  My car's start-stop won't work because of a partly discharged battery - would a trickle charger solve the issue? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 month old Mercedes-Benz E-Class won't automatically stop-start anymore due to a partly discharged battery. It's left in my garage for weeks at a...
• Hyundai ix35 - Battery problems, 3 years old 30 May 2017 (Forum)
  My ix35 has performed well over it's 3 years of motoring. 66k plus miles and not too many issues - until now! My biggest concern is the battery and why it has suddenly become unreliable, yet tests 'ok' at the dealship. For instance, since it's last service a month ago, I have had
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  Kia stop/start system? 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Kia Cee'd 3 1.6 CRDI Eco which I am pleased with on the whole but puzzled by the Stop and Go system which refuses to work when the conditions...
• Mazda 6 - 2l petrol Mazda 6 stalling at junctions 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  and down and the car then sometimes stalls once they get below around 500. The car will always start fine whenever this happens and I'm able to pull away without a problem. It started doing this following a flat battery over the Christmas holidays, which I'd recharged. As I've had flat battery
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  Breakdown services and battery sales 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please publish this warning to your readers. Two week's ago, my wife's car failed to start. Being a member of one the largest car breakdown service...