Which battery

[DirtyDog]

My battery needs replacing, doesn't hold a charge very well anymore so its time for a new one.
Now my zed is only the 1.9ltr, no air con or heated seats etc so I don't think need a massive amp battery.
Bosch seem a popular brand, but I don't want to spend that kind of money on a battery if I dont have too.

So maybe these are overkill for my Zed but

https://www.tayna.co.uk/S5-007-Bosch-Car-Battery-Type-100-S5007-P9700.html

or
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/B...cd9d3be95f1a014eeb8f4f3d6340ccb2cb0547&000020



with heads up on the Euro 25% discount code @Davyhoogy posted yesterday the Exide battery come in at £73.

or lower amp
https://www.tayna.co.uk/S4-008-Bosch-Car-Battery-Type-096-S4008-P9708.html

or

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/B...3852677fa737e10ff84a440c9fbd249d8b2587&000020

again with code £60

Any thoughts

 

[jonco]

Personally I would go for a high CCA if you intend keeping the car for longer term.
After similar deliberations, I fitted an Exide Premium 096 to my 1.9 - 77amp/h and 760 CCA - bigger than normal requirement but you've got plenty in reserve for exceptional conditions plus 5 year guarantee.
Admittedly they cost a bit more but in reality it's only a couple of £/a over guarantee period and they usually last a lot longer than that.

EDIT - just looked back I paid £77 from Eurocarparts 2 years ago.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

I replaced mine this year as I SORN over the winter and did not regularly turn her over and not use a trickle charger. My old one was a Bosch and the new one is a higher amperage. Like you I did not initially want to spend a load of cash but batteries seem to be an issue on these cars.

I weighed up the cost against getting a heavier duty one and one with 5 yrs guarantee against cheaper ones which are on the market.

I got a 80AH 76A Yuasa Silver with 5yrs from Andrew Page Ltd £110 Incl Vat. As Joe public I probably paid the premium price but I know it starts every time and the 5yrs Guarantee is also a comfort.

I would say it all comes down to how deep your pockets are!!

I hope this helps.

 

[5harp3y]

I've just replaced mind with

Type 096 Varta Silver Dynamic Car Battery 12V 74Ah (Short Code: E38) (Varta DIN: 575 121 072 or 574 402 075)

From Tayna, £66 delivered!