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ouch, battery charge is a bit salty, could have done that at £100 with forum help registering it
RoyArcher said:
Thats why I said find a good indie, take your own battery (£80 to £90) and they will fit it, register it and do the software update- main stealer prices are just crazy.
Software update, plug in laptop, start update, go do another job just keep an eye on the laptop, test-drive, probably 30 mins in total and £180
Wow - that's nuts for a specialist, should not be anywhere near that cost in my opinion.
A battery is nowhere near that even Halfrauds won't charge that to fit and register a battery
A battery is nowhere near that even Halfrauds won't charge that to fit and register a battery
North West Surrey
That sounds expensive, but does the OP's car have Stop/Start?
Just wondering because when my 1 Series needed a new AGM battery in 2012 Sytner quoted me just over £300 to supply, fit and register a new one. I found an Indy who did it for £254, which still made my eyes water!
Just wondering because when my 1 Series needed a new AGM battery in 2012 Sytner quoted me just over £300 to supply, fit and register a new one. I found an Indy who did it for £254, which still made my eyes water!
RoyArcher said:My car doesn't have stop/start and he is fitting an AGM battery, whatever that is.
AGM is absorbed glass material - search Tanya which seems to be recommended on here and they are about £125 so £25 for fitting would be reasonable.
AGM - Absorbent Glass Mat
From the 'net
While regular lead acid batteries need a topping charge every six months to prevent the buildup of sulfation, AGM batteries are less prone to sulfation and can sit in storage for longer before a charge becomes necessary. The battery stands up well to low temperatures and has a low self-discharge
From the 'net
While regular lead acid batteries need a topping charge every six months to prevent the buildup of sulfation, AGM batteries are less prone to sulfation and can sit in storage for longer before a charge becomes necessary. The battery stands up well to low temperatures and has a low self-discharge
Try Tanya.co.uk just checked for mine and a 95ah AGM battery is £125.00
Prices are frightening but I would not be happy paying more than £150 for a battery, hell I would change it myself and then its just registering it, no idea how long that takes but ant be that difficult, sure it can be done with Carly
Smartbear said:Ole gits rule said:
That’s not the correct battery, you need a 70 or 80ah capacity
Rob
I agree Rob, but that is the one it recommended, did not spend too much time looking for the 80ah version.
Bosch one is only £160
Ole gits rule said:Smartbear said:Ole gits rule said:
That’s not the correct battery, you need a 70 or 80ah capacity
Rob
I agree Rob, but that is the one it recommended, did not spend too much time looking for the 80ah version.
Bosch one is only £160
I recently paid under £100 for a replacement oem size agm battery from Tanya.
Rob
That’s not the correct battery, you need a 70 or 80ah capacity
Rob
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I agree Rob, but that is the one it recommended, did not spend too much time looking for the 80ah version.
Bosch one is only £160
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I recently paid under £100 for a replacement oem size agm battery from Tanya.
Rob
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Thats what I put earlier in the thread that £90 seemed sensible - £216 is a hell of a lot of money and the garage is not playing fair with the OP.
Rob
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I agree Rob, but that is the one it recommended, did not spend too much time looking for the 80ah version.
Bosch one is only £160
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I recently paid under £100 for a replacement oem size agm battery from Tanya.
Rob
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Thats what I put earlier in the thread that £90 seemed sensible - £216 is a hell of a lot of money and the garage is not playing fair with the OP.