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Lakelander Member Since: 07 Nov 2019 Location: Cumbria Posts: 251 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My vehicle is a SD4 Auto ( no stop/start ) and I fitted a Varta F18 from Battery Megastore last summer and it has been fine |
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Kage Member Since: 03 Oct 2018 Location: Midlands Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I’ve recently fitted a Varta F18 from Battery Megastore. Impressive service and more importantly, the battery is too. I also discovered that door locks that worked intermittently now work perfectly. Must be that extra 5 Ah over the one it replaced. I have no connection to Battery Megastore other than that of a satisfied customer. |
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davyboy Member Since: 30 Aug 2020 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 156 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hello mummlylula, I have had a multitude of batteries on my fl2, my most recent is a Varta F19, purchased in October which has 660 cold crank amps, and since fitment which I have never had before is the heated front screen comes on at first start. One member of the forum highlighted this so it’s not an issue. Plus my cold start issue isn’t an issue.
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colin0892 Member Since: 06 Jul 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 23 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Also fitted a Varta F18 3 months ago to my 2007. Has been fine. |
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woodwizzard Member Since: 09 Nov 2020 Location: somerset Posts: 31 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just fitted a varta f19. Fits well and a little more oommff for the colder months. |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2855 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I fitted a Varta F17 a few months back, all good. £80 from a local motor factors. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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Mummylula Member Since: 29 Oct 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 24 ![]() ![]() |
Hi and thank you very much for your advice. Gone for the Varta F18 from Battery Megastore for £90 inc free delivery tomorrow.
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5160 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
FWIW You can use a AGM on any car - its just not really necessary on a car without stop/start where a wet flooded battery is fine (and cheaper)
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Sidthecat Member Since: 10 Sep 2017 Location: Sarf-East London-sur-Mer Posts: 1635 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Am needing a battery myself for my 63 plate but as with pretty much everything else mechanical, I'm a bit clueless |
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sid Member Since: 16 Jul 2015 Location: devon Posts: 499 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
some cars need agm batteries,even without stop start,because of the way they recharge ie on overun and when braking,(smart charging) |
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CED Member Since: 05 Apr 2014 Location: leverington Posts: 233 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The reason they recommended a Euroline is because that range is the most profitable for them . There is no free lunch in this world . The thing to do is a bit of investigation to find out who make all these brands of batteries. For example Halfords are Uasa |
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Sidthecat Member Since: 10 Sep 2017 Location: Sarf-East London-sur-Mer Posts: 1635 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My query concerned the variance in the numbers (12/75/700 as compared to 12/74/750) more than the brand |
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Kage Member Since: 03 Oct 2018 Location: Midlands Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
12 is the Voltage, 75 (or 74) is the amp/hours and the last number is the cold cranking amperage.
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andyk159 Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Skegby Posts: 369 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tayna recommend an 096 pattern battery, but check the measurements of your old battery. The 096 is shorter than the original battery. I fitted a 110 pattern battery (Bosch S4010) which is same size as old battery and bigger capacity.
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