O/T car battery advice needed

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  1. Nor

    NorfolkRed Well-Known Member

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    After my recent escapades with the RAC who took 23.5hrs (yep nearly a day) to recover my car I'd get it checked before heading anywhere. Ironically mine turned out to be a failed alternator belt pulley thing which went after less than 16k miles. Warranty fix but ball ache to get the car there.
     
    NorfolkRed, Mar 25, 2025
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    Now you’ve done it. I won’t settle until you get home!!!
     
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    tobytykespuppy Well-Known Member

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    Did they turn out on a bicycle?
     
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    When you get home, find a time where you can tootle around with everything turned on and to the max, to see if the battery and alternator have a dicky fit at what they are being asked to do. Oh and buy a multimeter like JamDrop sez, only a tenner or so.
     
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    NorfolkRed Well-Known Member

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    May as well have useless twonks!
     
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    tobytykespuppy Well-Known Member

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    Did Merde Tete make it home? Please put me out of my misery.
     
    tobytykespuppy, Mar 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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    Merde Tete Well-Known Member

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    Yes mate, absolutely no problems! Will try to get the battery changed this week though as off on holiday for a fortnight next week so don't fancy returning to the airport at midnight and having to get a jump-start!
     
    Merde Tete, Mar 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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    I got myself one of these. Starts my Transit no bother and doubles as a handy emergency device charger / light, as well as just giving me peace of mind. Holds its charge for yonks. Smaller options are also available.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CFQ254VW
     
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