Battery recommendations please

[Mutley00]

My Bosch Type 063 has given up after just over 3 years (2 months out or Warranty 😩). I'm thinking of trying a Varta as Bosch are made in China now. Any other recommendations please?

Thanks, Andrew

[maxj0]

I recently had this issue too and ended up getting a higher spec Bosch 063  battery from Costco. Saved me about £30 I think. 

[Elisemadray]

wont be the cheapest but Yuasa o63 is a good battery and will last well

[collieek]

I have been using Odyssey batteries for years they last ages if looked after and are also smaller and a bit lighter.

 

[MG4Lotus]

The last battery I bought was for the Evora. I bought it from Tayna batteries in Wales. They were very competitive on price and delivered promptly.

[Phil Hutchins]

Related comment…what charger do you use? 

I went through several batteries every 3yrs or so on my S1; was using an ancient metal box charger with an ammeter on and a transformer that ‘hummed’ when online!

Then I switched to an Optimate with a Save/Charge/Test and Maintain programme that’s connected after every run, and my current battery is 10yrs old!

(he says…tempting fate!)

Or maybe your alternator is overcharging?

[Mutley00]

I'm using Aldi chargers Phil. They've performed well, but I dont think their 'logic' is as good as CTEK or Optimate ones and suspect they may overcharge and end battery life prematurely, but for £12.99 I can't complain. Can't be the alternator as sadly I hardly use the car.

I've gone for a Yuasa 5000, rated at 52Ah and 520A (EN) - never realised these are essentially the 'whoomph' figures for the battery and 063 is just the size!

[Lithopsian]

I've been thoroughly happy with Varta Blues.  First one lasted 18 years, was still working but significantly degraded.  Second is still going.

[Maddox]

Varta Blue Dynamic B32 is a good swap for your 063, with a 4 to 5 year warranty. Yuasa YBX5053 is another reliable option. 

[mattb130]

I've an Antigravity ATX12-HD battery not cheap but sheds several kg's and hasn't yet missed a beat. I do bring it into the house when the car is sorn'd over the winter but so far it hasn't caused any issues.