Branded batteries

[Squishey]

Is it worth spending the extra on a branded battery (Banner, Varta, Bosch, Yuasa) rather than just getting a brand that I've never heard of but with a guarantee? I plan to keep the car for a few years.

I need a 019 type, >830 CCA, >95Ah if anyone has any recommendations.

[Matt_E_Mulsion]

"Buy cheap, buy twice"

It isn't worth messing about with cheap batteries in my opinion because it will let you down sooner rather than later.

Buy something like an Exide, a Bosch or a Yuasa.

[sparkythecat]

I was told that he best way to compare batteries like for like, is by weight.
The better quality battery will have more lead.

[Tony1963]

A month after you’ve fitted a top brand battery you’ll have forgotten about the price and won’t even think about whether the car will start at 9pm, late January, fifty miles from home.... it’ll just do it.

[Mikey G]

Would you class Halfords batteries branded or unbranded?
I have used them a number of times on different vehicles either my own or for friends as Ive had good discounts on them due to having a trade card, never had a problem with them. But shop around as I have found Bosch and Lucas etc have been known to come in cheaper than trade card at certain local motor factors.

[alabbasi]

In the states, there are only a couple of manufacturers that actually make batteries, like Johnsen's Control. I think that you'll find it to be the same in the UK and that the only difference in the product itself is the sticker. Some brands do offer value add services like extra warranty (3 year free replacement vs 2 years) or free breakdown service.