Tayna Batteries

daveo138 · 28th December 2023, 21:45

I know Tayna Batteries are regularly recommended by various members, and I have used them myself in the past.

Watching a Youtube video this evening, about the Triumph 2.5PI, there was mention of a discount code for Tayna Batteries...

NUMBER27YT is the code for a 5% discount.

The Triumph video was also quite interesting and I'm sure I spotted a 75 at one point.

Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do6L2APtj8E

torque2me · 29th December 2023, 15:26

I've stopped using youtube due to their policy of privacy invasion.
Kev

The Rovering Member · 29th December 2023, 19:27

I bought a Varta for our Fiesta from Tayna last week so that code came just a little late. It was £72 delivered next day & actually, l fitted it a day short of eight years since the AA fitted the last one which was only just sounding a bit weak. Not a bad record for that one which was £77 on a homestart callout.

Damageandy · 30th December 2023, 07:51

Ive used them once and wouldn't again.

They maybe a few pounds cheaper however the warranty is basically meaningless, too much hassle sending a battery back if it fails and too many reviews showing they refuse claims and it costs the buyer even more.

Rather buy the cheapest battery from Eurocarparts and have a 3 year hassle free warranty than use tayna.

Robson Rover Repair · 30th December 2023, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

I've stopped using youtube due to their policy of privacy invasion.
Kev

Use revanced or revanced extended. It will solve your issues based on what you approve in the options.

torque2me · 2nd January 2024, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robson Rover Repair

Use revanced or revanced extended. It will solve your issues based on what you approve in the options.

Yep, but from what I've read on the issue, Meta are looking into the possibility of either rebuffing the change or not allowing users to use youtube with that applet.
Kev

The Rovering Member · 2nd January 2024, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damageandy

Ive used them once and wouldn't again.

They maybe a few pounds cheaper however the warranty is basically meaningless, too much hassle sending a battery back if it fails and too many reviews showing they refuse claims and it costs the buyer even more.

Rather buy the cheapest battery from Eurocarparts and have a 3 year hassle free warranty than use tayna.

Well, l'm going by previous experience of Tayna which is good. If l have a bad experience with them I'll review my options.

daveo138 · 2nd January 2024, 17:09

I can understand the issues with having to return a faulty battery.

I purchased a Varta motorcycle battery from a mail order seller in South Wales. Unfortunately, it wouldn't hold a charge. The seller told me to send it back, but it's impossible to find a courier to transport a lead/acid battery, for obvious reasons. The seller was less than helpful with suggesting a way of returning it, and returning it in person was not an option.

I eventually spoke to Trading Standards/Consumer Protection and they suggested sending a carefully worded (recorded delivery) letter giving them seven days to collect the battery, etc., etc. This elicited an apologetic 'phone call and a refund, without returning the battery.

I then purchased a Yuasa battery from Halfords, which is still going strong five years later.

I did try contacting Varta via the contact form on their website, but didn't receive a response. I have no way of knowing if they actually received the message, or just ignored me.

torque2me · 3rd January 2024, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

cut

I did try contacting Varta via the contact form on their website, but didn't receive a response. I have no way of knowing if they actually received the message, or just ignored me.

Normal stage 1 response. Depending on the company there could/will be other stages to go via before things are taken seriously.
Kev

DMGRS · 3rd January 2024, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

Normal stage 1 response. Depending on the company there could/will be other stages to go via before things are taken seriously.
Kev

We're finding this more and more these days - companies are happy to deal with us in terms of sales, but when we have a problem (even with some big suppliers!) we're often faced with a brick wall.

Very annoying!

28th December 2023, 21:45	#1
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 675 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	Tayna Batteries I know Tayna Batteries are regularly recommended by various members, and I have used them myself in the past. Watching a Youtube video this evening, about the Triumph 2.5PI, there was mention of a discount code for Tayna Batteries... NUMBER27YT is the code for a 5% discount. The Triumph video was also quite interesting and I'm sure I spotted a 75 at one point. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do6L2APtj8E

29th December 2023, 19:27	#3
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	I bought a Varta for our Fiesta from Tayna last week so that code came just a little late. It was £72 delivered next day & actually, l fitted it a day short of eight years since the AA fitted the last one which was only just sounding a bit weak. Not a bad record for that one which was £77 on a homestart callout. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

29th December 2023, 15:26	#2
torque2me Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hatfield Posts: 1,376 Thanks: 240 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts	I've stopped using youtube due to their policy of privacy invasion. Kev

30th December 2023, 07:51	#4
Damageandy Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive used them once and wouldn't again. They maybe a few pounds cheaper however the warranty is basically meaningless, too much hassle sending a battery back if it fails and too many reviews showing they refuse claims and it costs the buyer even more. Rather buy the cheapest battery from Eurocarparts and have a 3 year hassle free warranty than use tayna.

2nd January 2024, 17:09	#8
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 675 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	I can understand the issues with having to return a faulty battery. I purchased a Varta motorcycle battery from a mail order seller in South Wales. Unfortunately, it wouldn't hold a charge. The seller told me to send it back, but it's impossible to find a courier to transport a lead/acid battery, for obvious reasons. The seller was less than helpful with suggesting a way of returning it, and returning it in person was not an option. I eventually spoke to Trading Standards/Consumer Protection and they suggested sending a carefully worded (recorded delivery) letter giving them seven days to collect the battery, etc., etc. This elicited an apologetic 'phone call and a refund, without returning the battery. I then purchased a Yuasa battery from Halfords, which is still going strong five years later. I did try contacting Varta via the contact form on their website, but didn't receive a response. I have no way of knowing if they actually received the message, or just ignored me.