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hiya, it has been said to me that a car battery is simply a car battery and theres not much to choose between them.Is this true?, is their an advantage by paying extra for lifetime guarantees??. Thanks

Asked on 28 January 2016 by honestshaun

Answered by Honest John
I like Yuasa batteries. Paid £55 for the last one, but Halfords do one with a lifetime warranty for some models of cars for about £130.
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