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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Sean68 on 16 September 2023, 12:36

Title: Battery type advice needed
Post by: Sean68 on 16 September 2023, 12:36

I've got a Y reg Golf GTI, 2001. Just wondering if most batteries will be ok? I want to buy one from Halfords and put it in myself but they won't allow you to return it if its been unsealed and tried in the car. Is there a very narrow option of batteries that would be suitable out there for a relatively old car? Any advice gratefully received!

Title: Re: Battery type advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on 16 September 2023, 18:53

I bought my last two batterys from https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/ and fitted them myself. I went with the  varta brand as that's who made the  factory fit ones for the two I replaced. They arrived quickly without issue and were cheaper than Halfords when I got mine.
I have also used https://www.bmstechnologies.co.uk/product-category/car-batteries/ for one of my other cars.

I used Vartas own website to find out the type and size and part numbers.
https://www.varta-automotive.com/en-gb/battery-finder

Title: Re: Battery type advice needed
Post by: Sean68 on 16 September 2023, 19:36

Thanks Snoopy