Q: Is there a battery extender for this model?
This problem is with my second car, which sits at my other house for months at a time. Naturally, when I arrive to spend time there, the battery has trouble and/or the car won’t start. Is there a battery extender for my make/model? I have seen some advertised that are for traditional domestic cars which have wall plug-ins and when plugged into the battery prevent it from going dead. Thanks for your assistance with this.
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