Bloody car!

[Gromit]

I have a little red punto, that I use for emergency's only, this morning when I needed her to take my friend to hospital for an non emergency she wouldn't start. All the electrics have gone, I wouldn't mind but I spent £271 last month fixing the brakes and cylinders, new battery and MOT. There must be something draining the battery somewhere.

Now I feel bad for letting a friend down. Grrr

 

[LordoftheTeapot]

 

[Keith Oates]

It won't make you feel any better but don't blame yourself and it's not you that let your friend down. Get the battery charged and then make sure you give the car a 'run' once in a while, it may help in the future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dayvo]

Indeed, and ask your friend to require treatment again so you can ensure that you'll be able to help next time!

 

[TheDoctor]

I've had this happen - turned out the boot wasn't fully closed, so the boot light had been on for the best part of a fortnight. Or maybe the battery's shot.

 

[Night Train]

Car batteries need to not be completely discharged as they don't like it. They are only good for a short burst of starting current and then a long rest with the alternator supplying charge. Some of the vehicle electronics may be draining a tiny amount but that mounts up over time.

Either take the car for a regular run or, better for the environment, stick a battery charger on it weekly and top up the charge.

You may find that after a few complete discharges, the battery will not take a charge anymore and will need replacing.

 

[Mr Pig]

Bin it and buy a Japanese car. Never buy a car made by people who care more about their lunch than they do about their job.

 

[TheDoctor]

Bin it and buy a Japanese car. Never buy a car made by people who care more about their lunch than they do about their job.

Must admit, I'm not sure how keen a professional Womble is on binning, well, anything really...

 

[Mr Pig]

Must admit, I'm not sure how keen a professional Womble is on binning, well, anything really...

Some people are only happy when surrounded by malfunctioning junk. Ecologists mainly.

'Oh look at the hardship I endure because I won't waste money on new equipment that functions properly. Arn't I humble' ;0)

 

[arranandy]

You should have done a Basil Fawlty and thrashed the car to within an inch of its life with a large branch It might not have made the car start but it would have made you feel better.

BTW my sister used to have an R-reg Fiat Punto and she had no end of problems with it including electrics

 

[on the road]

Have you had your alternator checked? It might not be charging the battery.

 

[mickle]

Some people are only happy when surrounded by malfunctioning junk. Ecologists mainly.

'Oh look at the hardship I endure because I won't waste money on new equipment that functions properly. Arn't I humble' ;0)

Cor blimey mate you don't half talk a load of tripe sometimes. Do you know any ecologists?

 

[rich p]

Cor blimey mate you don't half talk a load of tripe sometimes. Do you know any ecologists?

I didn't understand what he was on about! I still don't.

 

[Gromit]

My car usually starts first time, I did help move a few things a week ago which did involve opening the boot. The Doctor said, I haven't closed the boot properly, its a new battery too, dam it. Anyway its on charge now, so will put some of your suggestions into practices, charging every week or so may be the idea.

 

[LLB]

Cor blimey mate you don't half talk a load of tripe sometimes. Do you know any ecologists?

I think the word he was looking for was 'Martyr'