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Long story short I'll be an unemployed bum for a while lol.. Dry storing my C63 end of the month for a few months in a nice big garage. I'll be making sure, Cars clean inside and out Cars had recent service Fuel filled to max No parking break applied What I'm not sure about is...

Hi All Picking up my W204 C63 AMG on friday. Its not going to be used all the time so was hoping to get a trickle charger for it while its not in use. Does anyone have any recommendations. For my In the pat i have used CTEK Multi MXS 5.0 on both an W211 E55K and an E60 M5. Just...

Hi - need to connect a trickle charger to an S211. Is it possible/ advisable to connect via the terminals under the bonnet as access to the rear battery compartment is restricted. Have researched the point but opinions differ. Does anyone have the definitive on this? Thanks

I've bought a new SL and the battery is not in the boot like the previous model. Also has no fag lighter and the 12v in the boot is switched positive so no good. I think the battery is behind the drivers seat but no easy access. Only point I can find is under the bonnet, which is a bit of a...

I have a CTEK trickle charger and looking to get an adapter pre-installed on the battery for easy connection. Has anyone done this? I'm looking to get the eyelet connectors attached to the battery and the other end just sticking out the rubber grommet. This is to avoid having to take the...

I dont tend to use my Mb that much and want to keep the batteries in order without having to disconnect them to charge. Would it be ok if a Put a trickle charger on the car when not in use and leave it connected to the Jump start posts under the bonnet whilst charging? Any help advise much...

I have to leave my car several months at a time while I work overseas, so have just bought a CTEK trickle charger to float the battery of my CLC while I am away. As I will be plugging and unplugging regularly, I would like to install a permanent plug in the car to attach the CTEK. I have bought...

Can anyone help point me in the right direction please? As of last weekend, I became the proud owner of an SLS. What a fantastic piece of kit! :D Due to my planned limited usage of the car my intentions are to leave her on a trickle charger / battery tender when she's not in use. I see...

Bargain price. This unit is much better than the Lidl one. CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger with Automatic Temperature Compensation: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend a good trickle charger I can get to keep my battery topped up whilst the car isn't used (for up to eight weeks at a time) and also advice whether it's best to connect it up to the battery or via appropriate +ve / -ve points under the bonnet? Many thanks.

Hello chaps I've not used the E500 cab since the surprising Murano arrived 2 months ago, as such the battery has died and I need to pop it on a trickle charger. The manual hasn't helped so before I assume it's the battery terms is there anything I need to know? Appreciated as always.

I have a 2006 ml350 Battery getting weaker every day over last 2 weeks I've had rac out who have checked the battery and reported it as being good but requiring a recharge. I've got a ctek with a lighter adapter which I use for my 911 Can an ML battery be recharged ? Is ctek suitable...

Hi just purchased an SL 500 and I was wondering can I plug in my existing trickle charger to charge the rear boot battery at all? I have noticed there is an outlet on the rear right, could this be used?? Cheers

Hi Thinking of investing in a trickle charger as weather getting colder and as car used infrequently at more moment.... And will be more the case when snow and ice hit the roads! Anyway i know there are loads available but decided to stay away from the non branded one and opting for the ctek...

If I were to plug my car into a battery conditioner (on the under bonnet terminals) - so the bonnet is down but not locked - can I lock the car, or will the car "know" the bonnet is open and cause the alarm to go off? Thanks

Just wondering, is this any good for keeping my 211 battery charged while in Russia? Also, would cigarette lighter connection work with this car? Solar Powered 12V Battery Trickle Charger-Boats/Cars | eBay

Can anyone reccommend a good trickle charger to keep my battery topped up when the car is sat for weeks in the garage. Thanks

As my 55 is tucked up in the garage whilst I have my daily driver, I'd like to put it on trickle charge... I dont think the ciggy lighter is live when the car is locked, so can I just use croc clips and bring the wire up underneath into the engine bay and connect to the battery? Do I need to...

I don't use my W208 CLK much and I am considering connecting an Optimax trickle charger to the battery whilst the car is laid up in the garage for the winter. The charger was used previously on a motorcycle. Is this a good idea or is a semi-permanent connection to a charger not suitable?

Have tried to take the SLK32 out of the garage today after its winter break only find the battery is flat (turned it over a month ago). Have it on trickle charge now. How long should I wait before trying to start it? Thanks in advance