Replacement car battery?

[sbarclay62]

I fully expect a slagging for this. Member of a car forum and don't know how to source a replacement battery but its the first time i've had to do this (however slag away...)

The battery that came out the car is a DriveTec Heavy Duty DM 012 battery.

However when I put my details into car part websites the results come back saying its a 063 battery I need (europarts and RAC).

Is there a difference? What should I go for? Does it matter if its less or above 400A or if the Ah is different?

The car in question is Toyota Yaris VVTI COLOUR COLLECTION (2005)

Its a free car given to me as a wee run-around so the cheaper the better.

[croissant]

Go to Tanya.co.uk - best place I know to get cart batteries.

Put in your number plate in, select a brand (I'd suggest Excide, Varta or Bosch) pay for it and you'll have the correct one delivered within a couple of days.

[C-J]

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/

I've used them for the last few years and website, service & prices are great.
I ordered 1 for a family member at 3pm the other day - dispatched that evening and arrived the next day. About £15 cheaper than my cheapest motor factor.

Personally I agree with the Exide/Varta/Bosch thinking, perhaps add Yuasa into that list. My last Bosch lasted 16 years.

note: occasionally Tayna have batteries on ebay for £5 less overall (having factored in delivery).

[Pothole]

croissant said:

Go to Tanya.co.uk - best place I know to get cart batteries.

Put in your number plate in, select a brand (I'd suggest Excide, Varta or Bosch) pay for it and you'll have the correct one delivered within a couple of days.

Tayna, not tanya.

[Scrump]

Measure the physical dimensions of the battery coming out and check it against the new one you are going to buy (sometimes the online systems get it wrong).
Tayna is a good place to buy from.

[sbarclay62]

Thanks guys. Tayna coming back saying 063 battery too so no idea why a 012 was in it before. I'll get it ordered just now for delivery Monday.

[Scrump]

Check that an 063 will physically fit in your car.
I replaced a Mercedes battery recently and the battery Tayna recommended was a lot larger then the one in the car and would not have fitted.

[sbarclay62]

Scrump said:

Measure the physical dimensions of the battery coming out and check it against the new one you are going to buy (sometimes the online systems get it wrong).
Tayna is a good place to buy from.

I don't have it - gave it away to get a family member going but did take a picture of it which which is how i know the part number.


063 Yuasa ordered. Now to Youtube how to fit the thing

Thanks for your input all.

[sbarclay62]

Scrump said:

Check that an 063 will physically fit in your car.
I replaced a Mercedes battery recently and the battery Tayna recommended was a lot larger then the one in the car and would not have fitted.

012 measures
207L x 175W x 190H


063 measures
207L x 175W x 175H


Connectors line up on the 063 too