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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: crimsonfin on 18 November 2011, 11:27
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Think my battery my be on the way out (took a few turns of the ignition key to kick the engine into life this morning).
Mine is an '06 plate - anyone know how long a battery should (in general terms) last from new ? I suppose it doesnt help that I ran mine to flat and had to get it completely recharged a year or so ago :rolleyes:
Also where is the best place to get a replacement and how much they cost ?
Cheers
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Depends on how its treated and if you do short or long journeys
My old MK4 Golf still had the original battery in it prior to I sold it and it was 9 years old
Try Euro Car Parts and take advantage of the 25% discount the forum gets :afro:
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forgot about that discount - ta.
is there any sure fire way to know if your battery is on its last legs ?
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forgot about that discount - ta.
is there any sure fire way to know if your battery is on its last legs ?
I think most garages will perform a free 'drop test' on the battery :smiley:
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brilliant, ta again.
looks like kwik fit (http://www.kwik-fit.com/your-battery-check.asp) do a free test
hopefully they wont scratch my alloys whilst checking the battery :grin:
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brilliant, ta again.
looks like kwik fit (http://www.kwik-fit.com/your-battery-check.asp) do a free test
hopefully they wont scratch my alloys whilst checking the battery :grin:
But they might get you for a new exhaust... :grin:
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funnily enough I was thinking the same thing, and a after google I discovered average life is 4-6 years depending on useage.
mines a 56 plate and so was thinking of getting a new one as it took a few turns the other morning.
euro car parts deal looks good too.
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Mine died after 5 years but I'm blaming the fact it didn't get used for a considerable amount of time. Mine had the same symptoms as yours where it took a while to actually turn the engine over and bring it to life, was really starting to annoy me and the final straw was when she died on the day of Volksfest 2010 when I was getting petrol so just got a new one. Wish I had done it earlier as she now turns on perfectly.
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@Alan, I found an old thread about your replacing your battery. the 2 x 10mm bolts are obviously the ones on the terminals, I just had a look at mine and is the 13mm bolt the one at the base to the left of the battery pointing upwards?
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Just replaced mine, my car is an 05 model. Cost me about £100.00 for a new one.
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which brand did you go for?
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which brand did you go for?
Unsure, purchased it from the AA, slightly more than if I had got it elsewhere covered under a three year warranty so was happy with the deal. Will post up the brand tomorrow.
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Im looking at £63 for top notch Exide, with 4 year warranty. all batts have 3 or 4 year warranty, least they do from euro car parts!
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is there any sure fire way to know if your battery is on its last legs ?
to answer my own question, just got an email from my local dealer who are currently running a special offer :
"We are pleased to invite you along for a FREE Vehicle Winter Check. We’re also giving away a FREE Winter Aftercare Kit and a voucher for £20 off your next MOT Test.
During our comprehensive check we will pay particular attention to:
Brakes
Battery Condition
Steering and Suspension
Tyre Condition
And to avoid steamy windows this winter, an air conditioning temperature check is included as well.
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Seems like a good deal so will give it a go. Chances are that this is just a local promotion but maybe worth giving your local dealer a call to see if they have something similar on the go.