42 minutes ago, Warrior193 said:

That sounds like you were working in the Jackson Bay area - or Big Bay in the Southland Region - Crays?

No Milford Track and Tourists Not much difference in some cases LOL No Skodas in sight

What an education this has been reading all your comments. And there was me thinking everyone is in the UK, i've lead a sheltered life!

I did read through the Kamiq manual, but thanks for those attachments re the battery. Like a fool I thought I'll just pop out and check the battery acid level, that will instantly tell me what to do if the level is low. Lifted the bonnet, but of course this connection box on top of the battery restricts me from doing this. As it's so hot here, I will have a look when things have cooled down, then I will pop this connection box off.

Re the charger, I haven't ordered one yet, still chewing things over, but thinking the CTek 5 amp would do me, unless.............

Buy a good quality battery conditioner. One that is intended to be left connected to the car and automatically look after the battery.

Ideally therefore one that you can disconnect easily with a plug and socket in the charger wiring harness. One bit generally stays with the car.

One example, other makes, models and suppliers are available. - Ring Smartcharge 4 - 6/12V 4 Amp Intelligent battery charger and maintainer.

. Automatically switches to long-term maintenance mode when the battery is full.

. Connect quickly with clamps or use the included O-ring terminals to add a permanent connection.

. Automatic 9-Stage Smart Charging Process.

. https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rsc904-4a-smart-battery-charger-maintainer.html