2005 Altea battery replacement

[dans]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what capacity battery I should replace my existing one with? The one that is in there has always seemed a bit weak.
The various supplier websites seem to suggest all sorts of different options.

Thanks, Dan

 

[peeps]

Dan

mine is getting weaker, and I will be looking to change it within 6 months. I would just go to a reputable fitters and ask them......or go online and put your details in, get it delivered, then fit it yourself?

 

[James_R]

TPS can be very reasonable on the price for batteries and they supply you the right one off your reg/chassis number.

 

[Wimbledonian]

You want a size H6/LN3 battery, that's 278 x 175 x 190 mm. You can go for from 70 to 77 Ah capacity, depending on whether you get a basic or premium product. OE spec is I think Bosch, which is a rebadged Varta.

 

[Wimbledonian]

Having said that, check your battery box or floppy holder can take that size. Otherwise you may have to settle for a size H4/LN1, which is only 207mm long and would be a max of around 54 Ah. But even then, you could probably fit the longer battery size in by ditching the cover.

 

[Lewwy]

Try Euro Car Parts, they have good offers on all the time - and free delivery.

currently got 25% off using SERVICE25 code.

as e.g:

SEAT Altea 1.9 2006

Bosch Battery S3 Battery 096 - 3 Year Guarantee

Part Number: 444770965

SubTotal:£87.60

-25% Promo

GRAND TOTAL (inc VAT): £65.70

Pretty good price

 

[Wimbledonian]

Or use carparts4less.co.uk which is a cheaper portal into Euro Car Parts.

 

[Lewwy]

Good Call!

Same battery with £5 off deal @ carparts4less.co.uk :

GRAND TOTAL (inc VAT): £63.40

So a bit cheaper still.

Bear in mind that you can get 5% Quidco with Euro Car Parts for online sales as well. which could potentially get another £3 ish off.