New battery bozo question

Gman2 · 14th June 2011, 19:50

After 21 years of motoring I'm faced with the first time of replacing the car battery - on the ZTT as it's still on the original after 7 years. Will any 12v car battery do that conforms to the given dimensions? Any recommendations / sources etc?

ROBBIE G · 14th June 2011, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Gman2

After 21 years of motoring I'm faced with the first time of replacing the car battery - on the ZTT as it's still on the original after 7 years. Will any 12v car battery do that conforms to the given dimensions? Any recommendations / sources etc?

makesure it's of the correct amperage i think mines 65 yours maybe diffrent

FLYER · 14th June 2011, 19:55

Check the output on your old battery and replace with same

Commodore · 14th June 2011, 19:58

As above. Do not stick the wrong spec of battery in. The moronic dealer I bought my 75 from did that, car trashed the battery and crystallised acid went everywhere. Made an incredible mess and could have done much more damage had I not spotted it when I did.

Thomas · 14th June 2011, 22:07

Moved to technical help forum

Arctic · 14th June 2011, 22:14

Try these below put in your engine and model
http://www.boschbatteries.com/p0/18-petrol-99/4016.htm

marinabrian · 15th June 2011, 08:49

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Try these below put in your engine and model
http://www.boschbatteries.com/p0/18-petrol-99/4016.htm

As per the one on the left here, but if you are a Costco member, much cheaper, and that's what I fitted to my turbo tourer, I can say spot on & a 4 year guarantee.
Cheers
Brian.

Trophy Blue Tourer · 15th June 2011, 10:19

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

As per the one on the left here, but if you are a Costco member, much cheaper, and that's what I fitted to my turbo tourer, I can say spot on & a 4 year guarantee.
Cheers
Brian.

Within the context of Brians post!! ie- going to the 'right place' to buy it and get a 'good price'!!

As an ex RAC and AA patrolman!!

Just remember you get what you pay for!!

So a known quality brand/type of the correct size/rating with a decent guarantee is always better than an unknown make - and is always going to be better for your 'peace of mind' !! - let alone your pocket!!

JMO!!

Andy

River Clyde Connie · 15th June 2011, 10:32

I just got a Bosch battery from a local parts trader for £60.

stevemac · 15th June 2011, 10:37

Get mine from here http://www.batmanuk.com/ 3 or 4 year g'tee. Not needed to refit my 75 yet but they have been very good on other cars I owned. Whilst it's true you only get what you pay for, remember that included in the price is all the advertising, sales reps and other overheads that large companies have. Feel free to pay for all that, after all, somebody has too.

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FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Check the output on your old battery and replace with same Last edited by FLYER; 14th June 2011 at 20:03..

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Commodore Loves to post ex: Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate). Now: MG Motor MG ZS Exclusive 1L Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ruislip Posts: 418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As above. Do not stick the wrong spec of battery in. The moronic dealer I bought my 75 from did that, car trashed the battery and crystallised acid went everywhere. Made an incredible mess and could have done much more damage had I not spotted it when I did. __________________ Chris Green (Commodore) http://www.chrisgreen.co.uk Owners Club Forum Member No. 21 Owners Club Member No. 86 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ine=1163024370 Gone but not forgotten....The Tank Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate)

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