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hanhams81

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Hi,
My Bosch battery is six years old so I am wondering whether I should change it as a precaution. I have been caught out before. However, the car spends most time in my garage connected to my Ctek charger. Most comments I have read here are less than complimentary about the OE Moll battery. Contrary to this a recent German ADAC report, a ("Which") like testing program, indicates the Moll to be superior to any other make. I am a member of the ADAC and receive their monthly mag. I like to use OE replacements and this would placate my local and helpful PC. However if local experience tells another story I would like to weigh that before buying new assuming that I am not being over cautious despite my care regime. Thanks in anticipation.
Hanhams81
 
i would get a local garage test the condition of the battery by putting a load test on it, this will then tell you if the battery is ok,(batterys last longer than six years),the test involves putting a load on the battery using a battery tester and looking at the voltage it falls to underload.
 
i got my car in sept 04 it had not sure when now , a halfords battery !
its still on n working fine touch wood !
its allways on trickle charge when not being used.
i do about 1800 miles a year so on charge quiet a lot.
 
What is the longest period of time you are likely to leave the car somewhere without driving it or having the charger connected? If this is say 48 hours disconnect the charger for 48 hours and then see if it starts OK...if it does no problem get the charger reconnected and keep the £'s in your pocket, if it doesn't go buy a new battery.

I don't think there is going to be much difference between the premium batteries. Whenever I need to change batteries I have opted for Bosch and not had a problem with one yet.
 
just replaced my battery on the 993TT. After a recent failure at the MOT station, very embarrasing! After a bit of research, I bought a Varta with slightly higher output. Varta make the batteries for Bosch anyway so no point in paying any premium.




Paul.
 
The previous owner fitted a Halfords Battery to the car and it works fine. I know for cars like the MX-5 you need a special ventilated panasonic battery and you pay more, but the upside with the MX-5 is the Battery lasts 6-10 years.
 

ORIGINAL: Paultje

just replaced my battery on the 993TT. After a recent failure at the MOT station, very embarrasing! After a bit of research, I bought a Varta with slightly higher output. Varta make the batteries for Bosch anyway so no point in paying any premium.
 
 
 
 
Paul.
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I am very reliably informed that Varta also make Halfords batteries
 
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