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Is there such a thing as a cordless rechargeable trickle charger, that I can buy for my VW Caddy 1ltr TSI, stop start battery? The vehicle is parked on a terraced street, on road and I have no garage,...
Is it possible to buy a dashcam that is battery powered i e it doesn’t need any wiring to power it? I’m told that Jaguar do not approve of hard wiring in an I pace and there is no convenient 12v socket...
How much is a replacement main battery for a range extender BMW i3 on a 66 plate?
We have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that's done 98,000 miles. Our local Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed that the drive battery is below 70% and we've just heard that they will replace it under warranty....
With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they are very expensive. Is there a reasonably priced...
Which battery starter pack would you recommend?
We have two 2.0-litre cars in our household. Which starter power pack do you recommend to start either car if the battery is flat?