What to check when buying a new car battery

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Fri 19 Feb 2021 09:03
What to check when buying a new car battery - Mary Wood

I’m planning to get a new car battery as my old one is nearing its end of the lifespan. I found this car battery online store, but not sure what to consider before purchasing a battery. Is there anyone who can help me? TIA.

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Fri 19 Feb 2021 09:08
What to check when buying a new car battery - skidpan

I’m planning to get a new car battery as my old one is nearing its end of the lifespan. I found this car battery online store, but not sure what to consider before purchasing a battery. Is there anyone who can help me? TIA.

The new one should be the same spec or slightly better than the original, do not but one with a lower AH or CCA rating. If the car has smart charging it needs to be the correct battery and if the car has sto/start it also needs to be the correct battery.

It not as simple as it was years ago when a battery was simply a battery. The only difference then was the price and warranty.

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Fri 19 Feb 2021 09:22
What to check when buying a new car battery - elekie&a/c doctor
Excellent info above . However, be advised that a lot of newer cars need the battery “registered “ to the vehicle electronics for the charging system to work correctly. So if you buy on line , you will need to take the car to a garage for them to complete the process . What car do you have , and how old ?
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Fri 19 Feb 2021 09:21
What to check when buying a new car battery - Andrew-T

? spam alert ? what's the link for in a genuine query ?

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Fri 19 Feb 2021 09:23
What to check when buying a new car battery - elekie&a/c doctor
Very possibly .
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Fri 19 Feb 2021 11:58
What to check when buying a new car battery - skidpan

It looked to me like a link to a battery company who the OP was considering using. Just in case its SPAM I never click on such a link but a few weeks ago Avant warned certain posters about accusing new members of being spammers until proven otherwise.

Avant said to wait and see and that is what I am doing. If it is SPAM then is the time to ban the low life spammer.

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