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BATTERIES: How do I extend the life of my battery and prevent it going flat?  (FAQs)
Clamps and connections must be secure. If you seldom make a long journey, a fortnightly overnight charge prolongs battery life. Modern 'intelligent' chargers/battery conditioners can be left connected without risk of overcharging. Modern maintenance-free batteries need no top-up. Further battery-related advice and information: AA Battery Advice AA Battery Price Promise AA patrols offer a range of batteries that are fitted for no additional charge at the roadside 24/7, 365 days a year. -
JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
Negative connections to engine block are fine providing that the negative connection from the battery or vehicle body to the engine block are considered to be good. Connect positive jump lead to positive of recipient vehicle battery, and then to donor vehicle battery positive terminal. -
ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
AVT is in the process of developing its own AVT 100E electric car, but quotes prices from £16,995 to £19,995, plus batteries which cost from £1,481 to £2,070, including VAT. AVT claims top speeds from 56mph for its £16,995 plus battery PM2 model, to 'over 120mph' for its £17,996 plus battery S192 model. -
STORING A CAR: How should I prepare my car for long term storage? (FAQs)
A couple of other tips: If its an automatic make sure you can get access to the battery because if it's flat when you return you can't put it into neutral, push it back and get the engine cover up. I know this from experience. Also leave the handbrake off to stop the rear brakes corroding and locking on. -
GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
To maximise replacement revenue, wait until the customer comes back with another worn thin pair of discs, then tell him the callipers need replacing as well as the discs and pads. The Battery Blether If the punter complains of slow starting, that's your cue to flog him a new battery. Persuade him that a' maintenance free battery' cannot be topped up or re-charged and definitely don't mention the battery plate reconditioner that can be purchased from the banner ad on the homepage of www.mysterymotors.com The Sundries Scam Always charge a figure of between £2.50 - £5.00 + VAT for 'sundries' and if the customer asks what they are, tell him disposable wipes, disposable rubber gloves and oils and greases used in small quantities on things like door locks and hinges. -
HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
All the boring paperwork is taken care of by Quadriga, including insurance, servicing, congestion charging, maintenance costs, MOT and registration renewals and parking permits - all you need to do is fill up with petrol or charge up the battery. Then when the occasion demands you just drop off your eco car and jump into something special, such as a Range Rover, a Porsche or a Jaguar. Off you go, and when you get back your reliable runabout will be waiting - cleaned, serviced and ready to go. Prices are comparable with standard leases, starting at £150 a month for an electric scooter, inclusive of insurance, congestion charges, parking and servicing.
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