I've got a 2.0 Avensis Petrol and during the lockdown, like many, I've been driving sporadically (even outside of lockdown, I'm not a keen driver!) but last week or so I've started the car, but the battery seems to be doing more before it starts.
Not clicking, but a whirring sound before it turns the engine and starts up. I'm envisioning a battery change (worst case scenario) but could I avoid that by starting it regularly and conducting any more checks under the bonnet that may be causing this?
I don't think it has been exceptionally frosty during the lockdown from what I can remember and I have been driving once a week a few times so just concerned there's a big change to come (new battery) or if it's just a lethargy due to not being driven regularly that will sort itself out by starting it more/driving it more.
Thank you