Motoring Discussion > Hybrids and Starting Troubles Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Bromptonaut Replies: 19

 Hybrids and Starting Troubles - Falkirk Bairn
Toyota hybrids do not like lots of short journeys - battery fails are quite common.
Short Journeys = Runs down the 12v battery which is recharged from braking in normal use.

HJ had an article on this issue on his DT HJ column
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 Hybrids and Starting Troubles new Bromptonaut 9 May 20 10:00
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