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Old 15 January 2016, 10:35 AM
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So battery on the type R is fubar. Need a new one so question is what to get?

I can pop over to local place and pick one up for £60 ish, or is it worth spending a bit more money for a decent one?

what spec battery does it need to be?
Old 15 January 2016, 10:54 AM
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Yuasa lifetime guarantee worth every penny.
Old 15 January 2016, 10:58 AM
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Bought a yuasa with 5 year guarantee and its the best battery i have had on a car.
Old 15 January 2016, 10:59 AM
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where supplies them?
Old 15 January 2016, 11:14 AM
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You'll love this not the lifetime one but hoke about on google and you'll find one.


http://www.halfords.com/motoring/bul...battery-hsb005
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...+5005&_sacat=0

£60 is a steal.
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
where supplies them?
Sutton auto factors sell them.
Old 15 February 2016, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Thanks, just purchased. My Halfrauds one just died.
Old 16 February 2016, 09:47 AM
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The only way forward
http://www.odysseybattery.com/
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