Car not starting

[Andy ramsay]

Car battery flat after starting with leads it won't hold charge and engine management light is on

[geoff]

New battery needed ? Get the old one tested first.

Won't hold charge - So you've had the alternator tested then ?

[homeruk]

Have you had the codes read?

[Andy ramsay]

New battery needed ? Get the old one tested first.

Won't hold charge - So you've had the alternator tested then ?

I think it will be the alternator

[geoff]

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I think it will be the alternator
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Test it before spending.