Kudos to Halfords.

[coab]

In the late 80s and early 90s Vauxhall used to use AC Delco batteries and I recall taking them in part exchange well over 10 years old 130k plus miles with the original battery.
They don't make them like they used to.

[KLM]

Originally Posted by pab

Fantastic to see they held the warranty. Not a bad life for a battery, but the original Delphi batteries could last up to ten years.

Thats true. my car (yr 2002), had it's original Delphi battery when I purchased it in 2009. Finally replaced in 2010. (battery life 8 years).

Kevin.

[Graham1961]

I have a Toyota Yaris on a 02 plate and still on the original battery, not sure what make it is, but not complaining though.

[Saga Lout]

Originally Posted by coab

In the late 80s and early 90s Vauxhall used to use AC Delco batteries and I recall taking them in part exchange well over 10 years old 130k plus miles with the original battery.
They don't make them like they used to.

I know where there are some brand new and unfilled Oldham Batteries from the 80's, I might consider getting a couple now this thread reminded me.

[Jordan Apex]

Originally Posted by coab

In the late 80s and early 90s Vauxhall used to use AC Delco batteries and I recall taking them in part exchange well over 10 years old 130k plus miles with the original battery.
They don't make them like they used to.

Don't forget that batteries on older cars would gave probably been under less load for their lifespan, still amazing that they last that long!

[KWIL]

My original Delphi battery lasted 12 years.

[KLM]

Originally Posted by Mr Bone

I'm more impressed that you knew where the receipt was after 4 1/2 yrs.

Retired clerk!

Kevin.

[cb750chris]

Originally Posted by Mr Bone

I'm more impressed that you knew where the receipt was after 4 1/2 yrs.

I'm surprised it was still readable. I have taken to photocopying any receipts so they can be read at the end of the guarantee period.
I have a halfords battery receipt that is 3 years old, and looks like a blank piece of paper...