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Offline cjchapman

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Which battery?
« on: September 03, 2014, 10:53:29 pm »
Hi Guys,

Need to get a new battery asap as mine is pretty much gone. Ive been looking into it and so far the top outcome for me has been the Bosch S5 from carparts4less.

There are two and im confused about which one is the correct one? (if i go for a bosch)

S5 096 works out at £78 including delivery
or
S5 027. Works out at £65 incl delivery

Im open to other suggestions of batteries also.

Thanks!
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2014, 02:46:20 am »
I got the one which is 74ah and the measurement was same as OEM .


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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2014, 07:34:49 am »
I went for the Bosch S5 007 with 5 year Warranty. Considered on here to be a good upgrade on the OEM battery. Get it from Euro Car parts - £77.48 Delivered. ( I think its on sale at the moment as its cheaper than the S4 equivalent)

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2008/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/100-car-batteries/?444771008&0&cc5_996

WAIT.... use the promo code "ukmk425" for a further 25% off!! Price comes down to £58.11  :surprised:

I paid £76 a month a go for this!!  :fighting:

Hope this helps.

Rich
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2014, 10:45:44 am »
What about AAA, Tesco sell them for about £2
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2014, 11:15:49 am »
Quote from: richtung on September 04, 2014, 07:34:49 am
I went for the Bosch S5 007 with 5 year Warranty. Considered on here to be a good upgrade on the OEM battery. Get it from Euro Car parts - £77.48 Delivered. ( I think its on sale at the moment as its cheaper than the S4 equivalent)

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2008/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/100-car-batteries/?444771008&0&cc5_996

WAIT.... use the promo code "ukmk425" for a further 25% off!! Price comes down to £58.11  :surprised:

I paid £76 a month a go for this!!  :fighting:

Hope this helps.

Rich

Yup, thats it. That's what I put in mine.. think I pioneered that one ;)
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2014, 11:41:03 am »
Last time I was looking into new batteries a few people suggested this

http://www.tayna.co.uk/E44-Varta-Silver-Car-Battery-577400078-P7726.html
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2014, 01:49:31 pm »
Sub £60 for the Bosch S5 is a great deal, grab that if it's still going --- I've got the Varta Silver above from Tanya, can't fault it.
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2014, 06:31:35 pm »
Quote from: richtung on September 04, 2014, 07:34:49 am
I went for the Bosch S5 007 with 5 year Warranty. Considered on here to be a good upgrade on the OEM battery. Get it from Euro Car parts - £77.48 Delivered. ( I think its on sale at the moment as its cheaper than the S4 equivalent)

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2008/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/100-car-batteries/?444771008&0&cc5_996

WAIT.... use the promo code "ukmk425" for a further 25% off!! Price comes down to £58.11  :surprised:

I paid £76 a month a go for this!!  :fighting:

Hope this helps.

Rich

I can vouch for this one. Had it in a couple of years now and had no problems. Better than the original.
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2014, 06:45:03 pm »
I put the Varta Silver E44 77Ah in recently, does the job well.
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2014, 08:26:44 pm »
My battery will be 7 years old in November, I'm wondering if i should replace it soon as a precaution, don't want to get caught out in the dead of winter - I once had one blow up my old Mk4 :surprised: that was about the same age.

What would you recommend ?
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2014, 08:36:00 pm »
I replaced mine as it was seven years old and stopped holding charge.

On my last GT I replaced it at 6.5 years, so with winter coming, my advice is definitely swap it for a new one considering the price.
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2014, 08:58:49 pm »
Quote from: richtung on September 04, 2014, 07:34:49 am
I went for the Bosch S5 007 with 5 year Warranty. Considered on here to be a good upgrade on the OEM battery. Get it from Euro Car parts - £77.48 Delivered. ( I think its on sale at the moment as its cheaper than the S4 equivalent)

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2008/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/100-car-batteries/?444771008&0&cc5_996

WAIT.... use the promo code "ukmk425" for a further 25% off!! Price comes down to £58.11  :surprised:

I paid £76 a month a go for this!!  :fighting:

Hope this helps.

Rich

Many thanks Rich just got one @ £58.11  :wink:
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2014, 01:47:59 am »
Thanks for the replies guys.

Gone with the Bosch S5, picking it up from eurocarparts tomorrow for the nice tidy sum of £58.11. Cheers Rich!

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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2014, 09:00:31 am »
Quote from: Eccie on September 04, 2014, 08:58:49 pm
Many thanks Rich just got one @ £58.11  :wink:

Quote from: cjchapman on September 05, 2014, 01:47:59 am
Thanks for the replies guys.

Gone with the Bosch S5, picking it up from eurocarparts tomorrow for the nice tidy sum of £58.11. Cheers Rich!


Hey guys, feel free to not tell me about what a great deal you got on this battery! Honestly, im not bitter!!!  :sick:

Just joking! I consider it taking one for the team!  :happy2:


Rich
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Re: Which battery?
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2014, 09:08:06 am »
Whats the issue with the oem battery then guys? My car is nearing 7 years old and still going strong on the original, as is my wifes 2008 Gt tdi 140 should I be concerned? Surely just fit a replacement if starts to struggle or doesn't start one morning! Never heard of intervals for replacing a good Battery, my previous Focus Rs was 11 years old on original Battery also
Thanks in advance
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