Stop in for a cup of coffee

It sounds like you are getting overcharging spikes...

As long as they won't blow anything, you should be able to "limp" it around for a bit.

Better than not charging enough and you will eventually run the battery dead....


If you push the overcharging too long, you may fry the battery eventually...

Thanks Karl...the shop is 20 minutes away so I'll just keep my fingers crossed and carry a fire extinguisher. Unless anyone else thinks driving it even that far is a bad idea.