new battery

[STSKODA]

What is the largest size new battery I can fit to my mk1 VRS?

 

Last time I checked here people recommended the Varta D15 027 size?

 

Is there anything bigger that people know will fit?

[Liverpool-Lad]

Not sure, think the tray may be the limiting factor, why do you need a larger one.  The Varta D15 fits and slightly more capacity too.  Taller.  Same as the Bosch S5 005

Edited 19 January, 2016 by Liverpool-Lad

[STSKODA]

I don't mind spending a wee bit more if it gives me any benefit.

 

I know you recommend the 027 varta d15 - do you have one fitted?

[Liverpool-Lad]

I have the Bosch S5 005 before I realised the Varta was the same battery!!

[STSKODA]

I take it you have 027 size?

 

any reason to consider any other battery than the varta?

[Liverpool-Lad]

Yep 027.  I just bought the most powerful one that would fit.  That seemed to be the one to go for!

[STSKODA]

ok cheers

[STSKODA]

fitted and starts first engine crank, on the button now

 

before it sometimes hesitated for a split second

 

thanks for advice

 

btw battery can be had for £52 from battery megastore using discount code 869F9F9833

[Liverpool-Lad]

Cool, glad its sorted.

[siggik]

one related question

 

how does the car act if the battery is failing ?

[Rsphill]

Just had mine replaced. Was having occasional problems starting then it didn't even attempt to crank. New battery fitted and problem solved

[STSKODA]

mine just felt like it was struggling to start some times - especially in colder weather, when the first second or so of starting seemed noticeably slower

[abudabi555]

hi folks just as an aside i have octavia mk1 24v 1.8t which battery is best to fit the 012 or 027 ? apparently both will fit but unsure of whats best cheers

[STSKODA]

The 027 sized Varta D15 I put in has been superb so far - I'd not hesitate to recommend it.

It is 600CCA and replaced the old one which was 420CCA - no wonder starting is now instant bearing in mind the old one was getting long in the tooth.

I got mine cheapest at battery megastore - discount codes are out there too.