Car is dead again

[megakid]

Looks like Mr AA was right, went out today and my car is flat as a pancake again.

So it looks like a new battery is on the cards - Any recommendations? Im looking for a cheap replacement really but nothing that wont be up to the job (I dont want to spend out on a yellow top or anything too fancy thou).

I've got a ICE install consisting of 2 amps, a sub etc but they were fine on the 11 yr old standard battery (no dimming of lights on bass beats etc) so just a bog standard one will be fine I think.

Any good online prices or is halfords decent enough?!

Cheers!

(sorry about the bad typing/grammar-in a rush)

 

[minidan]

imo, halfords were highly priced.
i went to motorshop down the road and got a pug 306 diesel one for 30 quid iirc with 3 years warantee wich i dont think you can argue with, try these little car parts shops

hth Dan

 

[Fallen Hero]

Don't cut costs with the battery, megakid. Spend a little more and it will be well worth it. I'm not saying buy one from Halfords and spend more that way. Just find a battery outlet that gives good value for money, then spend a bit more with them. The battery is really the heart of your motor isn't it

 

[Trickle]

Battery would be the balls of the car as it powers all the toys. The engine is the heart.

 

[Fallen Hero]

Battery would be the balls of the car as it powers all the toys. The engine is the heart.

I stand corrected

 

[S@njay]

I guess in the ideal world, trying to spend more money on the better product is best.

But in some situations, some people just cant do that.

So i guess have you tried your orignal maufactures?

Although once i did spend £80 in ford for a new battery and fitting!! (it was an emergency)

 

[megakid]

Ok I just bought a varta blue battery for £44 - I've been told they're good.

I dont really mind as I'm very...very drunk right now. I might regret this in the morning! It better fit...or else!

J

 

[Chronos-X]

I bought a Halfords calcium battery when my 205 was having power issues - lots more cold crank than the standard ones

 

[Fallen Hero]

Ok I just bought a varta blue battery for £44 - I've been told they're good.

I dont really mind as I'm very...very drunk right now. I might regret this in the morning! It better fit...or else!

J

Let us know how you got on, although I do hear your model does come with a 'Starting Handle' should be in the boot next to the parachute.

 

[Jonny69]

...my car is flat as a pancake again.

Man what happened, elephant, steamroller?