Any of you lot know where I can get myself a new battery? My old one is officially f***ed!

 

Bosch Slivertop from Eurocarparts, thats where Guv got his from.
Dont bother with Oddesey like me, waste of time just to save a few kg!!

 

Noted.... they're looking like the cheapest option so far.

 

I had to go to Halfords unfortunately as mine died on a Saturday... Seems really good though, big cranking power and actually a teensy bit lighter than the original one that was in there.

Is it not holding it's charge anymore? Or just not working to get you started?

 

You have PM also what you selling PM me

 

the battery factory

 

if you got your self a halfords trade card their spot on for bulbs, service parts and batterys especially. not alot of good for anything else but if its a battery your after then their just what you need.

 

See if you can get hold off K18LLR as he works there mite be able to get you discount, give me ring if you can't

 

got mine from Eurocar parts £60- Halfords wanted £94 fookin crazy man

 

Matt... its not holding its charge. Its been 'offish' for almost 6 weeks. Have tried charging it overnight which helps, but eventually it dies out again after a few weeks. I guess the cold weather ain't helping. I reckon its the original so with 7 years of service I think its time for a new 'un.

Dave... .... PM'd back

Mags... I'll google 'em @thumb:

Guv... lost K18LLR's number so no way of calling him. I thought he'd stopped working at ECP(?!?)

Barnes.... sadly not mate....

Mandeep.... exactly.... although the Trade Card would make a bit o' difference. Still think the Bosch would be best....

 

get upto 70% percent off with a trade card on some things at halfords like batterys

 

but if you havent got one then ur a bit stuckk there unless you know someone in the trade so they can get u a trade card

 

my brothers trying to get one.... sadly it won't be anytime soon.

 

has'nt john mc got a halfrauds trade card mate?

 

Hmmmm.... possibly. I'll PM him.... Gonna see Rich (fiestaboy) on Wednesday.... wonder if he's got one....

 

can get wealdstone motors to get you one for about 50+ quid if ya get stuck mate

 

Cheers mate... I'll see what Dave and Guv can sort out. I'm tempted with the Bosch.....

 

Bosch, Varta or Exide get my vote

Like Ricky says, don't bother with a lightweight Odyssey - needs charging up every 10 minutes!

 

luther if you were nearer me i'd happily sort you out a battery lol. just london is a good 100miles from me

 

Luther, If you want a standard-ish one I have a Halfords trade card and paid about £60 for the longlife one for mine (calcium with a 4 year warranty)

Let me know and I'm sure we can square something.

 

Quick update... after suffering the car alarm go off at 1am and 5 am over the last week I finally resigned myself to having to buy a new battery

Bosch Silver S4.... cheapest place is Allparts at £46ish (all in) however they carry very low stock on Bosch stuff so you may need to hunt around. Next best was Europarts at £59ish (+VAT). Bosch also does a standard 5 yr warranty on it. Battery is now fitted so hopefully no more sleepless nights

 

The Halfrauds Calcium is £61.88 incl VAT on the trade card. Picked one up for Stephen today

 

Sid keep the details as I will be getting one soon. Had enough of topping up my lightweight race type battery evry couple of weeks

Mine is for sale if anyones interested.
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ml#post9207347

 

thanks again for today jon you saved me a small fortune i owe you a pint next time i see you

 

Any time mate, it's no skin off my nose and better in your pocket than Halfrauds

 

Thanks for your earlier offer Jon...

 

We may as well abuse the priviledge while I have it

For anyone else, it gets money off car and motorbike spares, paints, filler and tools, but not ICE, cleaning stuff bikes etc. Anything maintenance related. Not being funny, but I need to come along as a couple of time I have been asked to sign and the signature checked - no drama for me, just need to be flexible with the timings

 

Does it give you any discount on their tools, Jon?

I'll give you a shopping list

 

Yes they do mate, but only against the full retail price, sometimes their special offers are cheaper, it's easy to check it out though

 

Still work for Ecp, Bosch S4 series (4yr warranty) is the best one to go for and is roughly £50 of the top of my head, let me know if you still need one they always have plenty in stock