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New Battery - Size and type question #1624058
17/08/2018 11:24
17/08/2018 11:24
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Hi all,

Its time to put a new battery on the Coupé I borrowed her existing over sized Bosch Silver and instead of putting it back want to get the lady a new one.

Can anyone confirm what the correct sizing is for the car? I'll probably be going down the Bosch Silver line or equivalent but last time I got a tad over excited and got something the size of small car in its own right rolleyes

Thanks in advance


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Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624059
17/08/2018 12:07
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I bought a Bosch S5005 from ebay for £78.


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Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624060
17/08/2018 12:18
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Have a look here:

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/027/

The Bosch S5005 is actually a rebadged Varta D15 with a Bosch premium added. Bosch don't seem to make their own car batteries anymore.

The Exide 027TE EA640 is a better battery still and is even cheaper.

Last edited by neil_r; 17/08/2018 12:20.

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Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624063
17/08/2018 14:27
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Does yours have a/c Nick?


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Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624064
17/08/2018 14:43
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Bosch silver are poor, expect them to last only about 18-24 months before not holding charge. A few of us on here get them from Costco and keep returning them for a full refund and then buy a new one which renews the 5 year warranty. I think I've had about 10 across 2 cars and paid for maybe 3.

I was just taking the car down to costco, removing the battery in the car park, getting the refund, then buying a new one to re-fit in the car park. Halfords used to sell Bosch silver batteries but haven't for a few years now, that tells you something considering they charged double the price of Costco.

I've got an Exide battery in the coupe now and it has held charge and lasted better so would definitely go with another Exide over a Bosch battery when this one dies.

Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624072
17/08/2018 16:53
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Originally Posted By Sedicivalvole


Can anyone confirm what the correct sizing is for the car?


IIRC you need a 65A if you have a/c but I'd prefer someone to confirm this


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Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Sedicivalvole] #1624082
17/08/2018 21:07
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I have a Yuasa HSB 013. It is 62AHr and 620A. I have a/c. It's certainly a better battery than the one it replaced.

Good value with my Halfords trade card.
So didn't pay full price.
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor...roductId=734763

It fits well too.

Last edited by Gripped; 17/08/2018 21:08.
Re: New Battery - Size and type question [Re: Edinburgh] #1624086
17/08/2018 22:48
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Thanks all!

Is it really Graham? Well you learn something new everyday! Appreciate the experience.

The current Bosch Silver I’ve had for over 5 years and it’s been perfect. I’d borrowed it out of the Coupé and thought I’d treat her to a new one instead of putting it back. Bosch is no longer flavour of the month then.

Is there such a thing as a premium battery nowadays?

Originally Posted By Edinburgh
Does yours have a/c Nick?


of course... remember I have a top of the line wink


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