new car battery advice

[Jack.77]

currently running an halfords hb063 in the golf Mk4 however it’s not that old and doesn’t last very long until it goes flat .Its a faf getting it out to charge so looking for a bigger amp hours option.i was going to order Yuasa ybx5027 which has 65amp (24 more )it does say on the website it fits however it’s a bit bigger so unsure. Any ideas which one to get

[cuprabob]

Have a look on the Tayna Batteries site as they offer good prices and service, if you don't want to pick it immediately. Nothing wrong with Yuasa but personally I would go for a Bosch or Varta battery.

ETA: Are you doing enough miles in the car to keep the battery charged?

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 9th January 12:37

[johnoz]

Sounds like you have a drain on the battery, might be worth getting it checked first.

[texaxile]

I've found the easiest way to is grab a tape measure and get your hands a bit dirty. Also make sure the terminals are the correct way round for the one you're buying.

As said above, check you don't have a parasitic drain on it from something. My old Impreza had this problem and it was a real pig to sort out.

Yuasa are one of the best makes out there. I'd choose them over any others, with bosch running a close second. Avoid "Lion" which has some bad reviews.

[carl_w]

Whereabouts are you? I just got a new Yuasa from this bunch https://www.shieldbatteries.co.uk because I'm near their head office but it looks like they have places in Leicester, Manchester, Poole, Southend and Yeovil. Plus they fit them for you.

[Jack.77]

cuprabob said:

Have a look on the Tayna Batteries site as they offer good prices and service, if you don't want to pick it immediately. Nothing wrong with Yuasa but personally I would go for a Bosch or Varta battery.

ETA: Are you doing enough miles in the car to keep the battery charged?

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 9th January 12:37

It gets enough use to keep it charged I’d say .it seems to be cold weather that does it in as-well
I just noticed on the 1.9 D version of same car someone had 77amp battery .063 seems to cover 1-1.8L town cars and seems too small .

[cuprabob]

Jack.77 said:

cuprabob said:

Have a look on the Tayna Batteries site as they offer good prices and service, if you don't want to pick it immediately. Nothing wrong with Yuasa but personally I would go for a Bosch or Varta battery.

ETA: Are you doing enough miles in the car to keep the battery charged?

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 9th January 12:37

It gets enough use to keep it charged I’d say .it seems to be cold weather that does it in as-well
I just noticed on the 1.9 D version of same car someone had 77amp battery .063 seems to cover 1-1.8L town cars and seems too small .

Diesels normally have a larger capacity as the starter tends to draw more current due to the higher compression. Just go for the highest capacity, largest CCA, that will fit. MK4 R32 uses an 075 fitment, check the dimensions, and see what options that offers.

[Jack.77]

Looks like Yuasa ybx063 might have to do .it definitely fits and I can’t find one any bigger the same size .starting power improved from 360 to 520 and 41 to 52amp

[Smint]

Another shout for Yuasa here, really good batteries, and as above have always fitted the largest capacity battery i can get in the holder when replacing, be espcially wary of height when measuring up.