Yes I have seen that. On my GR Yaris that flip up possitive connector has a nut which makes it very easy to permanently fix the short CTEK cable to. It is also outside the fuse box so easier all round. I decided I didn't want to go into the fuse box everytime especially when charging outsite so I li...

I agree with above about not letting the battery problem put you off the best hybrid maker and hybrid cars. I think the problem is that people are not up to speed with this problem. My niece has a Hyundai and has had to call for help 3 times. I have a CTEK and put the car onto it once a week. Bought...

For a holiday car park I would buy the AA solar panel that sits on the dash against the front window and plugs into the OBD port (i think thats correct name).
This would work at home but what a faff so CTEK is the best option for me.

Just had to go out to mine as I received a red warning that my battery is at 62% and 12.3v. I had left it on a part of the driveway away from the CTEK charger cable (through kitchen window) when the snow came on Sunday. It froze solid so I thought I would leave it till the weekend when the thick ice...

I find that a good run of about 30 miles and the battery is fully vharged - 12.7v and 100% I have a battery monitor fixed to the battery and check it ocassionally. I put it on charge once a fortnight if not used too much. I also have a Noco GB 40 boost starter in the glove compartment just in case. ...

At goodwood a few weeks ago a Toyota representative told me that a GR Yaris Cross is well under way. Lexus are bringing out the LBX Morizo (see on youtube) which is based on the Yaris Cross with the GR Yaris engine and other parts. It is 300hp and set up as a propper sports SUV. The GR Yaris cross w...

It looks to be only on the Premium and GR Sport. As the months go by with my Icon I am more impressed with the performance, lovely ride on my 16" wheels and all round usability. A review of the 130 the driver said he didn't notice the extra power till he pushed on at higher speeds. Another said...

You are correct Jonathan. I watched a battery technician and he explained that a 12v battery is technically flat when about 8-9v not zero as I used to think. It does only switch on all of the relay switches that allow the electronic components to work. It will still open the doors at that lower volt...

Update, Went for a good run on Monday and when I got home the battery was at about 12.8v and 98% on the BM2. I thought good, that shows it does need a run. The next morning I got a red warning from BM2 that it was at 65% and 12.1v. In the evening that was 56%. So, after reading many posts on differe...

Thanks for that jeffF. It clearly is a problem at the moment and all car manufacturers haven't got to grips with this issue. Had mine only 3 months now and CTEK charge it once a week. The the voltage on my phone this morning using the BM2 (battery monitor 2) said 12.45 volts so OK but the condition ...