Car battery solar panel help

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Hi Me in retirement neighbour in retirement her car does not get much used hence I need to give
Jump start which is often one jump start & idle say 15/20min it will last 12/14 days then exercise is repeated
Battery is D15 varta 63AH ( I am not sure if this info will help) am thinking of getting
1.solar panel but not sure what Watts 20/40/60 etc
2.Also smart jump starter 20/25£ just in case solar has failed
Currently I use jump leads 2 car job( not always available
Thanking in advance for help& advice
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sounds like the battery is knackered, or there is some drain on it (is it left unlocked? some modern cars don't switch everything off until they are locked) ) - it should hold its charge for a fortnight
 
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Once a battery has gone fully flat, it is damaged and will not perform to standard.

Is there any chance of running an extension lead into the boot and using a smart charger to maintain it?

Varta silvertop batts are the best I have used. Treated well, mine last ten years.

If they go flat more than once, I buy a new one.

Example:
 
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sounds like the battery is knackered, or there is some drain on it (is it left unlocked? some modern cars don't switch everything off until they are locked) ) - it should hold its charge for a fortnight
Battery only 3 years old to be fair once fully charged after few miles run it does show 12.4/6 also on jump start it always gets going on one go
Just wanted easier method if I try starting after saying 7/10 days it starts no issue
 
John can't run extension as has to cross path! Perhaps I will buy smart gizma & keep handy thanks
 
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