Story goes as follows....

Couldn't start the car this morning and found out the battery is kaput. Seems straight forward enough changing the thing but I want to make sure that I've chosen the right one:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Fabia_1.2_2007/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/012-car-batteries/?444770120&0&cc5_1003

I've got a Fabia 1.2 12V.

Thanks

Sean

Ended up choosing this one instead. I assume its correct going by euros battery chooser http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Fabia_1.2_2007/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/012-car-batteries/?444770125&0&cc5_1003

I would have gone for more than 45ah personally. Always helps with the PAS drain.

I would personally go for a 096 if it fits in your battery box. Need to grab the dimensions for a 096, compare with what you already have, and see if it will squeeze in your battery box.

Unnecessary expense? Well maybe on a 1.2htp with no mods such as in car audio, but at least you'll know you have more ah and cca in there than you'll ever need. You'll be able to crank your engine and the radio won't turn off Plus you can probably leave your parking lights on all night without a worry (well other than your neighbours banging on the door to let you know you've left them on).

Euro car parts battery chooser does not appear to recommend the size originally fitted.

Edited 14 January, 201313 yr by anewman

I assume its correct going by euros battery chooser http://www.eurocarpa...0125&0&cc5_1003

Sorry - but I wouldn't place any trust in that - or any other battery supplier's one.

I ended up going for the bosch one I linked above and its been dandy! Thank you for the guide you wrote up about changing the battery DRJ