Can anyone recommend a decent battery for my Octi?

Currently swaying towards this one

Edited 18 October, 201015 yr by alexandjen

Can anyone recommend a decent battery for my Octi?

Currently swaying towards this one

Got a similar one Bosch from Eurocarparts think it was £76 last month with 4 year guarante , that looks a good price for 5 years .

Can anyone recommend a decent battery for my Octi?

Currently swaying towards this one

good choice, its what i use

good choice, its what i use

How long have you had it, is it performing well, does it ever sound sluggish?

Yeah call up a fwe local places, itll save cash on postage for one of these beasts. Varta or Bosch probably the best make.

... Varta or Bosch ...

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Deutsch Batterien sind gut ja !

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Deutsch Batterien sind gut ja !

Ja, natürlich!

Ich habe eine Bosch S5: http://rb-aa.bosch.com/aa-batterien/gb/en/pkw/bat_s5.htm

Damn fine battery. Think I paid £90-100 for it last year. Perfect fit and has a really useful handle on top that the OE part lacks.

How long have you had it, is it performing well, does it ever sound sluggish?

Had it for about a yr on the octy, i always use these batteries, have one on my mk2 golf too,

never sluggish and 5yr warrantly which costco (where i got it) honour without any issue.

Das is sehr gut ya

Previous battery came with the car when new eight years ago. Just replaced it with the same make VARTA. Five year guarantee for £55.40p

Edited 19 October, 201015 yr by hussarman

Got a yellow top Optima in mine awsome can get them £110 there £178 to buy anywhere....they are the dogs *******s can leave lights on over night and still start car...I drove from london to Barnsley with a fooked alt...and had no problems..

Had it for about a yr on the octy, i always use these batteries, have one on my mk2 golf too,

never sluggish and 5yr warrantly which costco (where i got it) honour without any issue.

Das is sehr gut ya

That's interesting, I didn't know Costco sold car batteries, I'm going there this Saturday so will have a look.

I've not noticed them in there before, where abouts do they keep them and how much did you pay?

yup, they do them in the tyre bay area, have bought 3-4 for different cars of mine over the yrs, they are always cheaper here than elsewhere as far as i have found, paid about 70ish iirc, hth

yup, they do them in the tyre bay area, have bought 3-4 for different cars of mine over the yrs, they are always cheaper here than elsewhere as far as i have found, paid about 70ish iirc, hth

Many thanks for all your help, I'll take a look Saturday and report back on my findings

I also intend to replace the eight year old battery on my TDi, just a daft question, but how do you remove the terminal connectors, just been having a look and mine seems to have some odd looking clamp bolts.

Thanks.

iirc, you just slacken off the 10mm nut on the top and some special VAG magic enables you to lift off the clamp.

Edited 24 October, 201015 yr by mbames

iirc, you just slacken off the 10mm nut on the top and that via some special VAG magic that enables you to lift off the clamp.

Agree the 1 bolt and they lift away , must say easiest set up i have seen , compared to old model cars . easy ****ey .

Many thanks for all your help, I'll take a look Saturday and report back on my findings

Ok, got my new battery from Costco - Bosch Silver Plus with 4 year warranty - just under £58 inc vat

Very easy to change as well which is a bonus :yes:

Agree the 1 bolt and they lift away , must say easiest set up i have seen , compared to old model cars . easy ****ey .

thanks for the advice folks, dead easy!

Ok, got my new battery from Costco - Bosch Silver Plus with 4 year warranty - just under £58 inc vat

Very easy to change as well which is a bonus :yes:

That seems like a good price. Do you know what aH rating it is?

That seems like a good price. Do you know what aH rating it is?

Without going out and looking at it I believe it was 68 IIRC

Thats a really good deal, will check there when mines due!