mattwlkr Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hello, I've had my car over 5yr and not replaced the battery, should i wait for it to die or replace you rekon? Any preferred brands or places to buy a replacement? Tried eurocarparts but they are well expensive. - Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'd wait for it to show signs of failing personally, no point changing a perfectly good battery... But if it starts getting slow to start and lights dimming etc, change it before it dies completely and leaves you stranded. The batteries for these are expensive as they have to be Silver Calcium for the smart charge alternator. Could be worse though, stop start batteries for the newer Focus' are even more still lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, mattwlkr said: Hello, I've had my car over 5yr and not replaced the battery, should i wait for it to die or replace you rekon? Any preferred brands or places to buy a replacement? Tried eurocarparts but they are well expensive. - Matt I've got the same engine as you on a 05 plate, the original battery lasted 10 years before it died so other than possibly having it tested I wouldn't worry about it too much at this point. In terms of possible replacement Varta and Bosch are the same batteries, made in the same factory, the Bosch S5 range come with a 5 year warranty but are rather pricey. However the equivalent Varta battery in the largest capacity that will fit in the car can be found online for less than £90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattwlkr Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 I think keep hold of the current one until it starts to conk out then. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Mine lasted 6 years but then died suddenly leaving me needing a jump start - literally it started ok, I drove out of the driveway but I had to go back in the house for something and when I came back out it wouldn't even try to turn over. Luckily I have jump leads and used the other car to start it until I got to the shop for a replacement. The replacement was a generic brand with 3 year guarantee which I have had over 4 years and still going strong (touch wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattwlkr Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Looks like my car had the original battery, just over 10yrs I think. Fixed a few issues I was having, plus I don't think the rusted earth or jump start point helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1981 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I changed the battery on my 2010 Titanium few MTH back as it was struggling to start when cold.. multimeter confirmed it had dropped a cell. Now got a Bosch S4 fitted and it's night and day the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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