Buying Car/Van batteries

[stuartinlancashire]

Just a bit of a possible money saving tip for you, when buying a replacement battery for your vehicle is not to always go for the one recommended in the retailers guide.

For example today I took my Dad to Motor World to get a new battery for his Escort Van, the battery listed in the shop book for this vehicle cost £69.99, however a more powerful version (more amps and cranking power) of the same brand battery for a larger engined Ford was £10 cheaper, it was very slightly larger in size but fitted perfectly in the battery bay and started the engine from cold first time.

 

[Diyisfun]

Possibily cheaper, due to special purchase price, ie on quantity, or maybe the specified battery is not a fast turnover for the shop.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

AC Delco batteries are extremely popular amongst the motorsport fraternity / car hifi enthusiasts for their price/performance. Vaushall use them as standard (in Vauxhall packageing) and are a good/handy supplier.

 

[stevesey]

I always get my Vauxhall batteries from my local main dealers - for some reason their genuine batteries are very cheap (£30-£35 for a vectra normally). Far cheaper than 3rd party shops.

 

[Hitachimad]

Last battery i got was from a factor. £18, for a diesel battery. 063 i think.