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I've always gone for Optima Red Tops but as said, get a trickle charger whatever you buy(they don't like to go truly flat). The Red Top gives a better output which helps spin the engine faster.
You can get them on-line delivered - I used an on-line mega store place that worked well a couple of times - PM if you need details (no advertising!!).
Rob
You can get them on-line delivered - I used an on-line mega store place that worked well a couple of times - PM if you need details (no advertising!!).
Rob
I did exactly the same before the winter. after a bit of searching I went for this:
Type 078 Varta Silver Dynamic Car Battery 12V 63Ah (Short Code: D39) (Varta DIN: 563401061)
A word of warning. the poles are opposite from the previous battery I had. Wasn't a big deal as I had enough clearance on the battery connector leads anyway. The battery was marginally smaller also, which helped with fitting it. About 80 quid if i remember correctly.
Supposedly the car had a new battery from the dealership, when I bought the cerb; which was only a couple of years back. Needless to say, it didn't last and gave me a bit of grief with the alarm / immobiliser, even when on a trickle charge. A battery conditioner is essential if its sat still for anything more than a week.
The former was a snappystart battery, which I'd avoid, if that's not contravening forum rules.
Type 078 Varta Silver Dynamic Car Battery 12V 63Ah (Short Code: D39) (Varta DIN: 563401061)
A word of warning. the poles are opposite from the previous battery I had. Wasn't a big deal as I had enough clearance on the battery connector leads anyway. The battery was marginally smaller also, which helped with fitting it. About 80 quid if i remember correctly.
Supposedly the car had a new battery from the dealership, when I bought the cerb; which was only a couple of years back. Needless to say, it didn't last and gave me a bit of grief with the alarm / immobiliser, even when on a trickle charge. A battery conditioner is essential if its sat still for anything more than a week.
The former was a snappystart battery, which I'd avoid, if that's not contravening forum rules.
Edited by Ri Orus2 on Tuesday 21st March 13:35
I just bought another redtop last year
Optima Red Top Battery RTS 4.2 (8002-250) (BCI 34) RTS4.2 AGM
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/optima/8002-...
It's what I had in there, the last one lasted ages, gone up since, I paid £150
Optima Red Top Battery RTS 4.2 (8002-250) (BCI 34) RTS4.2 AGM
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/optima/8002-...
It's what I had in there, the last one lasted ages, gone up since, I paid £150
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