According to the AA, a flat battery was the most common reason for a call-out in 2008. Unfortunately, while it does happen to the best of us, it’s a far less likely occurrence if you keep your car’s battery properly maintained.

Leaving your headlamps on isn’t going to help matters, but the biggest issue here is the sulphation (or hardening) of the lead plates, which reduces the battery’s ability to hold charge.

However, SmartCharge+ battery chargers from Ring Automotive have been designed not only to prolong battery life, but also simultaneously diagnose, recondition and service batteries. What’s more, we’re told that the most taxing thing you’ll need to do is plug these units in, with the entire range designed to maintain batteries automatically. With prices starting from £29.99, this sounds like a sensible buy.

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Ring Automotive: www.ringautomotive.co.uk