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Old 27th February 2018, 09:12   #1
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Morning chaps,

SWMBO's battery has failed and it's time for a new one.

Where's the best place to get a new one these days?
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Old 27th February 2018, 09:20   #2
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I've always found Halfords to be good. Good Warranty and easy to return if there is a problem.
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Old 27th February 2018, 09:52   #3
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Suggest you also look at www.tayna.co.uk for comparison.
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Old 27th February 2018, 10:27   #4
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Have you tried GSF, 72 quid plus three year warrantee,

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Old 27th February 2018, 17:36   #5
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Ordered one from Tayna. £18 cheaper than Halfords and delivered to my door.

Thanks chaps.

Update: ordered the battery online in the afternoon and it arrived the next day. That is pretty good service. Recommended.

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Don't know if you kept the old battery but it will have some scrap value. Euro car parts gave me £3 for mine when I bought some spares from them and I expect any motor factor who sells batteries will do the same.
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just ordered one yesterday from tanya. varta f12. its the same battery as bosch s5. 175x175x315 mm. fits like a glove in the battery box. cca 800 a 80ah heavy duty with 5 yr guarantee. this is exactly the same battery as the bosch s5 from ecp at £198.00 cost on ebay for the varta f12 is £98.00 that includes guaranteed 24hr delivery next day. my last battery lasted 5yrs and 2 mths so just missed a free exchange. recommended ! almost fogot to mention the bosch is a varta and ecp will no longer supply them as i was told today.
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just ordered one yesterday from tanya. varta f12. its the same battery as bosch s5. 175x175x315 mm. fits like a glove in the battery box. cca 800 a 80ah heavy duty with 5 yr guarantee. this is exactly the same battery as the bosch s5 from ecp at £198.00 cost on ebay for the varta f12 is £98.00 that includes guaranteed 24hr delivery next day. my last battery lasted 5yrs and 2 mths so just missed a free exchange. recommended ! almost fogot to mention the bosch is a varta and ecp will no longer supply them as i was told today.
Surely, that is the incorrect battery size for the 75/ZT?

Are you able to use the hold-down clamp and strap with a battery 315mm long?

Our cars do not need more than an 096/100 type battery, even with V6 or diesel engine.
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