Cheers for replying, I do not have a problem with stop start as the car does not have the stop start system, i am just after fitting the most advanced battery suitable for my car as regards mileage and journeys.

Edited by mal on 10/01/2020 at 22:13

I wouldn't fit any battery that wasn't to original spec on a modern car. What with 'smart' charging systems, stuff 'coded' to ECUs and who knows what else.

If the original battery's lasted ten years, why go looking for trouble?

Genuine Toyota replacements for the twin batteried Landcruisers are not to the same spec as OE fitments, they are priced about the same as you can find 4 year Exide/Varta, the new pair fitted when i bought the car are doing all i ask of them though i doubt they'll see the long life of the originals, talk on the LC forums suggest OE spec (Yuasa) would special order and over £200 each, where the standard Toyota labelled replacements worked out at some £140 the pair, i can definately buy Yuasa 5 year warranty batteries much cheaper than that, GSF who sell Yuasa have a sale on till the 13th if my memory serves if of use to the OP.

Might be worth checking if the replacement from Honda is the same spec as OE or if the same applies as the Toyota situation, like the OP i tend to buy the best warranted and highest capacity (Yuasa) battery i can find when the time comes to replace, but i run cars too old to need anything as daft as the battery programming to the vehicle and have no wish to join yet more electrickery designed solely to filch your wallet.

Edited by gordonbennet on 11/01/2020 at 09:12

Don't AGM batteries need a slightly different charging regime? If your car's system isn't set up for them it could shorten its life. You might be better off with an enhanced flooded type.

Edited by kiss (keep it simple) on 03/02/2020 at 16:44