plumster Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 After 25+ years it's time to actually purchase a new battery, I have swapped batteries on a number of occasions because I had a Unipart lifetime warranty... Alas Unipart have popped so the warranty has gone with them, so I need a new battery. Is there a recommended type, size etc? I did see in the past that trade card purchase from local Vauxhall dealer might be a good option, anyone done this? Ta, Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchop77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Go for a Varta battery, avoid ebay deals (fallen foul of that one!!!). Got 2 Vartas for the Pajero 50 quid plus vat each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'd second the Varta, we keep them in work because they're the only ones that don't die and come back under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Standard battery for the Manta is an 065 or you can go for the 075 which is a tad taller but otherwise the same size and has more power for starting. I only ever run the 075 batteries I've been buying and using the Vauxhall 'Trade Club' branded batteries for the last few years as the local dealer has had them on a very good deal. Admittedly i am registered directly with them as a trade club customer, rather than just using a card, but all the offer sheets i get are the Trade club ones. Not sure if your local dealer would be the same price. I can't remember the 065 price off the top of my head but the 075 is just £33.59 as i bought one a couple of weeks ago. The 065 is either the same price or a couple of quid cheaper. I know the little 063 they do for corsa's is just £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Sam. If you go to vauxhaul in Rochdale they will give you the finger. Go to alpha batteries in at the roundabout at spotland and get the 075 David advises. I got one for my manta. It fits great. Loads of power. Alpha have a brilliant after sales and warenty too I bought a very large battery for my jeep. Over 12 months later I thought it had a problem. Took it back to alpha ( no receipt with me ) they just gave me a new battery. Top company. Cheap and local too supporting local jobs. F@@k vauxhaul. Edited May 20, 2016 by Kevin Abbott typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Cheers Guys, will deffo have a look at the 075 version then. Kev, one of the reasons I didn't order a new Vauxhall company car was down to the dealer in Rochdale, you can't park anywhere near & they are pretty poor customer facing. Will pop down to Alpha & check em out, could try Leavers (is it still called that?) in Blackburn as that is closest to home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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