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If I use an electric powered car at night (with headlights) and heating (in winter), what percentage of the quoted range can I expect?
My brand new Suzuki Baleno is brilliant to drive; it's comfortable, economical, fast and safe - however, a combination of warning lights suddenly illuminated a few weeks ago. I think that it included a...
My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The previous owner said it needed a fuel pump and I'm...
What is the expected lifespan for the battery on a hybrid car e.g. the Lexus CT200?
My car could be off-road for up to six months, how should I look after it?
I have a VW Golf diesel that is used as a second car and only for long trips so hopefully avoiding DPF problems. I have been told that I cannot keep the battery charged using a conventional trickle charger...
I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I try, the car refuses to start. I am assuming the...
Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?
I see that you replied to Brian Joslin's question "Is it safe to connect a battery to a 'smart' mains charger all winter" in the negative, but I thought that is exactly what they are designed to do (although...
My Nissan Qashqai is now 18 months old. Will the manufacturer's warranty cover me if the battery needs replacing?