AndyR100 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 11 minutes ago, JohnG said: Not sure that the length of the warranty is relevant Bob, it's their willingness to honour the warranty that's the issue A very fair point John, I have chosen Costco and Halfords in the past for exactly that reason. …… Andy p.s. Always worth taking a photograph of your receipt - the print always seem to fade after a few years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldBob Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 1/26/2024 at 12:25 PM, JohnG said: Not sure that the length of the warranty is relevant Bob, it's their willingness to honour the warranty that's the issue If you're not sure John, keep buying them, that should confirm things ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, OldBob said: If you're not sure John, keep buying them, that should confirm things ! No thanks Bob, I prefer to deal with honest folk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 They agreed that the battery had failed and offered me 1/12 of the cost back to cover the unused warranty period of one month It's to avoid free batteries under warranty for decades! I had a 5 year battery from Halfords that died at 5 years so they gave me a new one but it's warranty was only for a year as they applied the original purchase date which I think is fair. Unfortunately the replacement died again after 4 years but I did get 8 years of battery for when I paid for 5. I didn't think anyone supplied batteries with only 1 year warranty anymore. I would have expected the supplier in your case to replace the battery like for like and give you a 1 month warranty on it so that you got what you paid for. Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Many years ago I think it was Unipart guaranteed there batteries for a year IIRC but they were rubbish batteries and so they used to go back regularly and youd get another years guarantee out of them. It was a good deal while it lasted! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenrow Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Here in the States most battery companies provide a limited warranty. The warranty period usually consists of two periods: a free replacement period and a discounted replacement period. The free replacement period, which is often shorter, provides a no-cost replacement if the battery fails within that time frame. After the free replacement period, the pro-rata period begins. During the pro-rata period, if the battery fails, the replacement comes at a discounted rate, rather than for free. The discount is typically calculated based on the remaining warranty period. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 On 1/28/2024 at 7:12 PM, Bill944T said: They agreed that the battery had failed and offered me 1/12 of the cost back to cover the unused warranty period of one month It's to avoid free batteries under warranty for decades! I had a 5 year battery from Halfords that died at 5 years so they gave me a new one but it's warranty was only for a year as they applied the original purchase date which I think is fair. Unfortunately the replacement died again after 4 years but I did get 8 years of battery for when I paid for 5. I didn't think anyone supplied batteries with only 1 year warranty anymore. I would have expected the supplier in your case to replace the battery like for like and give you a 1 month warranty on it so that you got what you paid for. Regards Bill This tenancy to offer 'the remaining' warranty on a replacement item is very common and without foundation Any item sold must be fit for purpose. The warranty is irrelevant A very stripped down version of one of my warranty woes; We had a boiling water tap fitted, when we redid our kitchen 2 year warranty applied The boiler dies after 22 months. I had a replacement fitted and was told; '2 month warranty' We'll see I replied Boiler died after 7 months Out of warranty they said. Fit for purpose I replied They sent a new boiler for me to fit Boiler failed after 6 weeks They sent a 4th boiler, when this failed, we agreed that they would pay me to go away . . . Enough money to buy a competitors boiling water rap system NEVER accept any warranty on face value If an item fails before you feel it reasonably should have done . . . .fight, don't just accept Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 On 1/28/2024 at 7:12 PM, Bill944T said: I didn't think anyone supplied batteries with only 1 year warranty anymore. I would have expected the supplier in your case to replace the battery like for like and give you a 1 month warranty on it so that you got what you paid for. Regards Bill Probably 10 years ago Bill It was for my '6' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SirHector Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 1/15/2024 at 8:15 PM, Richard71 said: The biggest battery that the tray on a TR6 will accommodate is a 334. The three digit number is common to all the popular manufacturers with the correct +ive & -ive orientation. I recently bought a Yuasa 334 battery from Halfords with the trade card discount, I can't remember the cost right now. Richard. Got this battery & looks as tho could be a tite fit! …… but very substantial compared with the item coming out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 What sort of warranty do you get on an EV car?? Do the battery people pay for a new car if goes up in smoke?? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macleesh Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Just fitted a Yuasa battery from Tayna, came next day. Hopefully won't need to test their after sales support. I did note that the car could accommodate a quite substantially bigger battery than the type 69, but the car spins over vigorously so no regrets. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 3 minutes ago, Macleesh said: I did note that the car could accommodate a quite substantially bigger battery than the type 69 That is plenty big enough. There is really nothing to be gained by having a larger one. See my post on page 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Mckiernan Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 1/16/2024 at 11:46 AM, RobH said: 069 batteries are a standard size and are available from lots of suppliers. e.g.: https://www.tayna.co.uk/search/069 +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saffrontr Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 According to the Lucas battery catalogue I have the standard battery fitted to the TR6 up to 1971 was a type 071 and from 1971 to 1975 was a type 015. Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt george Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Type 015 is what I have on my '6. Tiny compared to a modern battery, but no problem yet in five years of use. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-B Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 On 1/15/2024 at 8:15 PM, Richard71 said: The biggest battery that the tray on a TR6 will accommodate is a 334. The three digit number is common to all the popular manufacturers with the correct +ive & -ive orientation. I recently bought a Yuasa 334 battery from Halfords with the trade card discount, I can't remember the cost right now. Richard. Richard, I'm sanity checking before purchase... you mean this one, right: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batteries/car-batteries/yuasa-hsb334-silver-12v-car-battery-5-year-guarantee-174049.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 There is absolutely no point in having a 100Ah battery in a TR. Nor do you need 800+ CCA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Steve-B said: Richard, I'm sanity checking before purchase... you mean this one, right: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batteries/car-batteries/yuasa-hsb334-silver-12v-car-battery-5-year-guarantee-174049.html Yeah Steve, that's the one I bought. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SirHector Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 On 2/27/2024 at 7:29 PM, Richard71 said: Yeah Steve, that's the one I bought. Richard. Yep that’s the one I’ve bought but not fitted yet. Was it a little tite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 No, not particularly Steve. It's the same size of battery I've used for over 10yrs. There's maybe around 1cm of space left at each side. It was recommended by another forum user, though I can't remember who. I haven't got the Yuasa battery fitted yet as I'm getting on with other stuff on the car, but it'll be exactly the same size as the Bosch 334 batteries I've been using up until now. I think the only reason I didn't go for Bosch this time was Halfords didn't offer the 5yr warranty version, previously I bought from Euro Car Parts. I've seen the "nae sayers" on this topic about fitting a larger than standard battery, you won't be disappointed, my car is fairly high compression of around 10:1 and cranks over at speed effortlessly and never gives me any bother. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 On 2/27/2024 at 6:22 PM, Steve-B said: Richard, I'm sanity checking before purchase... you mean this one, right: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batteries/car-batteries/yuasa-hsb334-silver-12v-car-battery-5-year-guarantee-174049.html Hi Steve, I run with the HB072 in both the 4 & 4A. They always work well. However I've just seen the RRP £146 - wow. I do use the Halford TRade card that makes it more sensible. The prices have rocketed lately. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-B Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 (edited) 47 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Steve, I run with the HB072 in both the 4 & 4A. They always work well. However I've just seen the RRP £146 - wow. I do use the Halford TRade card that makes it more sensible. The prices have rocketed lately. Roger I agree Roger! I bought a battery for our 64 reg Forrester a year back and it was only £97 so I am either in sticker shock h*ll or going to have to face the reality as I need to pick one up this week. It’s taken me far too long this winter to get to the next to final job to be road ready for spring! Edited March 10 by Steve-B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Hi Steve, PM sent. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, Richard71 said: I've seen the "nae sayers" on this topic about fitting a larger than standard battery, you won't be disappointed, my car is fairly high compression of around 10:1 and cranks over at speed effortlessly and never gives me any bother. OK - 'naysayers' turn . I don't doubt that your big battery works well for you, but have you actually tried a standard size? I know I'm (figuratively) wasting breath but let's do some simple arithmetic for the benefit of others. First a fact - The current drawn from a battery when starting is determined by the starter motor, not by the battery. If you have two car batteries - one larger and one smaller - both in the same state of charge, the the starter will pull exactly the same current from either. For the sake of argument let's say you have a pretty inefficient starter motor and your engine is super-high compression so it needs 300 Amps to crank it over. Let's also assume your engine is in pretty poor tune so it takes a whole 2 minutes of continuous cranking before it will start. That is 300 x 2 ampere-minutes which equates to 600/60 = 10 ampere-hours . As a rule of thumb cranking should take only a quarter of the full battery capacity so a 40Ah battery will do everything you need even for that extreme case. ( In reality with a decent engine, draw may be 250A for 20 seconds equivalent to 0.14Ah - why would you 'need' a 100Ah battery? ) If the starter draws 300A when starting under cold conditions because the oil is thick, the battery needs to be able to supply 300CCA. The starter just cannot draw any more, so higher CCA capacity will never be used. By fitting a larger battery than necessary you are wasting money on capacity you will never need, and lugging around excess weight which is essentially useless to you. The only time extra capacity may be of use is at the end-of-battery-life, when the larger one may continue to work for a few more weeks until the excess also fails. Edited March 10 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 As ever Phil I like your logic. But surely bigger is always better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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