Stopping flat batteries

forgotmyname

Replace the lights on buzzer with a 120 decibel siren.

jeradon

Try to leave your glove compartment open. This can remind you to check other things like turning off the lights before leaving your car.

AdrianC

markfj wrote: »

It does sound an alarm that's the daft thing

1970s aftermarket solutions still work.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281041160984

sevenhills

On our commercial vehicles we used to have a main cut-off button that worked on a timer, if there was no activity the timer would cut all power after 15 minutes.
Similar to an auto-shutdown of your radio, perhaps something like that could be fitted?

peter_the_piper

Maybe change the car for a more modern one , even my 2012 Picanto turns lights off with ignition.

stator

You can get a solar charge for your car, this will help keep it topped up and so reduce the chances of the battery draining too much when you leave the lights on


You could also make sure your neighbours have your phone number and ask them to send you a text message if you leave your lights on.

onomatopoeia99

EssexExile wrote: »

Park on a hill.

A car with a completely flat battery will not start if bumped down a hill. It needs enough power in the battery to work the engine management, fuel injection and fire sparks at the plugs and the charging system won't be providing that without the engine running.


It didn't even work on points and condensor ignition with carburettors, which needed far less battery power than a modern to run the ignition to fire the engine.

mobileron

Bloody big sign on the front door as you go in should say  did the idiot turn the lights out.

flashg67

If you have access to a socket nearby then I can recommend one of these which works for me. Keeping a battery topped up is better than fully discharging/recharging constantly.
No particular recommendation for Argos though - https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7604351

dyhyboze

have 8 year old jump starter that work just fine