V50 battery and alarm problems

[jimv50]

Was recommended to fit a new battery after having intermittent alarms, keys not working properly and various service alarms appearing on the display.

Eventually the car had the dreaded'power system' alarm and then died a death in car park.
Battery was changed and all well so far, will keep thread informed if problem reappears.

[jimv50]

sad to say that the quick fix of changing the battery was not enough, alternator is cooked (or words to that effect).
Car now at a Peugeot garage getting new alternator fitted, the mechanic told me one of his neighbours had the same problem. But hers caught fire in the end

[jimv50]

Following a repair bill of E800 I've decided to trade the car in and now hope to pick up a new VW Up! tomorrow.

A drastic change but my circumstances are that nearly all my 6,000 miles a year are in Dublin with only a few long trips a year.