Battery query

I've bought from these people in the past and been very satisfied.

Can't make any promises though. (No connection whatsoever)

Andy C

battery prices have doubled in about the last five years. A bosch for for a petrol astra is now about 65 quid, most bosch diesel batteries are about the hundred mark.

I buy Bosch batteries from Costco, recently I had a couple that died in the cold weather, just in case they were still in guarantee I took them back, one was 6 years old and the other 8 (looked up on their computer record of my purchases) Bosch guarantee is 4 years, but they gave me a full refund of the purchase price !! How is that for customer service?

I would see it as commercial suicide but it's their choice I guess. Perhaps you've got an extra special smile ! ;-)

Andy C

I do go there a lot, know many of the staff and repair their cars. But I do know from others that their customer service is exceptional.

Shouldn't that be covered by their 7 year warranty?

Tim

Thanks for the replies - after doing a little more local price digging, I think I will try the online firm.

Cash

Not that bit of the car unfortunately Tim - I did try!

Cash

Hmm, just a 2 year warranty on the battery I see. That seems more than a bit poor given the life I've had out of all my car batteries.

Tim

never had a Ford? or a Toyota/Lexus? or Honda? They all have very long lived batteries. The Ford ones are generally lasting at least 8 years, Yuasa as fitted on most Japs last even longer, 12 years for at least one that I know of for certain. Even abused Bosch ones can last 6 .

I've had my current '97 BMW from two years old. Got the balance of the maker's warranty. Just out of warranty, the battery failed. In a big and sudden way. Started the car in the morning - apparently ok and drove to the shops. Wouldn't start there. Dash lights etc went out when I turned the key. Never known such a sudden failure before.

Could only find a Bosch to fit - Halfords didn't list one. The Bosch looked identical to the BMW badged one. So I'd have preferred a different make. ;-) But I bought it and it's still fine. Longest lasted battery I've ever had in mumble mumble years of motoring.

Tim,

My car is on the 07 plate and the battery is the original - I don't suppose I can complain too much about its life!

Cash

I agree Dave, I had a Bosch battery on my last car and that lasted for just over 6 years before showing signs of old age.

Cash

On Wednesday I was talking to a work colleague who bought my 206 HDi off me

Previous record was an 89 Fiesta 1.8D battery which did 8 winters before being retired.

If you do the maths, mine is pushing 12 years old.

My 04 Volvo V70 diesel is still on it's original battery, and 217,000 miles :) Still starts as quick as ever, I think i'll get another year or two from the battery yet!