I fitted a new Halfords 019 AGM Battery at the end of May 2019, with the benefit of a 4 year guarantee - I see they now offer 5 years.
Now 4 years 7 months later it's really on its last legs, as it has been since I posted earlier in this thread. Cranking voltage at noon today was 7.22 volts as opposed to over 12 volts when new.
State of charge before cranking was 36%, but it managed to turn the engine over & start without too much of a problem.
To keep things running I have been charging the battery for c. 24 hours every 4 weeks or so. It looks as if I will have to bite the bullet & fit a new battery soon.
I noted what Dean said earlier about the Halfords motoring club. The new Halfords 019 AGM Battery fitted at the end of May 2019, cost £147.20 with the benefit of an RAC patrol's Halfords trade card.
I see the same battery is now £246.79 plus £27.00 for fitting - that an awful increase.
I wonder if anyone can give me the benefit of a Halfords trade card, or do I call out the RAC again when it fails to start one morning, and hopefully get the benefit of theirs?
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26th Jan 2024 5:37 pm
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ahhh, those prorated guarantees… only benefit the shop as you will be inclined to return for the mere .02 you will save.
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Most of Tayna are sub £200, even well known brands are less that the Halfords offering with trade discount.A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.
I would argue that, should you need it, a warranty claim at Halfrauds is easier than returning something to Tayna or another online business.
Generally, I'm not a Halfrauds fan but when it comes to batteries, they're pretty good..
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27th Jan 2024 9:55 pm
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my experience, every 4 - 5 years. On all my JLR vehicles. Coincidentally, right after the prorated warranty expires, lol.
Though I am aware many try to squeeze the last ounce of service from their battery by keeping it well beyond the practical and dependable service life by playing the “i need a daily maintainer” game.
The thing is, I don’t want to be away and have the surprise that she won’t start or accessories are not behaving properly. Mitigating the risk, really.
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29th Jan 2024 12:55 pm
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My FL2 was about 30 months old (36 month warranty) when it failed to start when out shopping.
Called LR Assist, LR tech arrived within 20 mins and diagnosed the battery (SS ) faulty.New battery and all tikitty boo
No charge for the battery even though not included in the warranty A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.
29th Jan 2024 1:27 pm
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True enough. I haven't seen a need to replace at 30 months... I hope you didn't just jinx me
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29th Jan 2024 10:13 pm
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My small stop/start battery needed replacing at 3yr 4m from new. Replacement is coming up to 5 years. That’s jinxed it!Gary
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29th Jan 2024 10:20 pm
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We use as we’re more visual ! Haha
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new school…. bah humbug. 2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
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30th Jan 2024 3:30 am
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HairyFool wrote:
KevinD3 wrote:
Checked my recipes, been in 4 years so has done good considering the short journeys I tend to make
You have food that lasts 4 years Never in my house
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awful increase.
as we’re more visual ! Haha
Never in my house 
