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Battery confirmation
Hi
It seems that by reading previous posts most people are happy with the EA1000 Exide Premium Car Battery 017TE. Is that ok for my D3 as I need to get one ordered by tomorrow. Any benefits of ordering a LR replacement rather than the exide?
Cheers
Sean.
24th Nov 2014 11:07 pm
Robbie
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Land Rover don't make batteries.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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But Land Rover do design cars?
Sorry if you find my answers unhelpful but I am really confused as to what difference you expect if you buy a battery from a Land Rover dealer. It is the battery that matters not the place of purchase; although you do get a sticker with the Land Rover badge on it, as well as the manufacturer's name. If that is important to you go and buy a battery from a dealer and set aside the advice on here:
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The one which you've already read about will be more than adequate for your D3.
This is the one most people are going with, as it represents very good value and very good performance: Exide 017 from Tayna Link
If you'd had a D4 ( which is difficult to tell as you've not updated your profile ) then my understanding is you'd need an alternative type but as you've specifically mentioned D3, that link is the one that seems most popular and is the one I've recently fitted to my D3.
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25th Nov 2014 7:08 am
sdfuk
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Thank you for the help. I was just worried if there were any problems later on with the battery. I.e it's longevity. There have been cases where people have not used OEM and have had issues.
Robbie, just thought you were trying to be smart but no worries and I do appreciate constructive advice.
Will get the exide then.
Cheers
Sean
25th Nov 2014 7:39 am
UKJay
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sdfuk wrote:
That was helpful. I meant an OEM battery. It's a bit like saying LR don't make cars.
I've read that not using an OEM battery has caused problems in the past for some people.
Any useful help appreciated.
Cheers
Sean.
Well thats a nice reply, Not!
If as you claim you have read the posts, you must also have come across numerous posts the contain information provided from the likes of Robbie, whereby one should then have realised quickly that the guy is genuine, and offers his wealth of knowledge and experience for free (as do many others).
I feel an apology was in order to be fair, as Robbie simply stated the LR don't make batteries, ergo - find one that others use with confidence.
25th Nov 2014 6:25 pm
jonp
Member Since: 09 Jan 2010
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Hi
There is one advantage in buying a battery from a Land Rover Dealership is that it comes with a three year warranty and it can be exchanged at any Land rover Dealership in the country.
All you need is to keep the receipt, which I do in my Hand Book.
My thoughts were if it fails when I am at the other end of the country, I would get the AA to take me to the nearest Dealership, and have nothing else to worry about.
Regards
Jonathan
25th Nov 2014 6:54 pm
UKJay
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Three year guarantee is nothing special now, especially when the options available offer options to buy a battery with 4, 5 year warranty, Bosch, Tungstone from AF, Enduroline, Varta (4 +5 year), Exide is 4 years etc. Numax is 3 years.
As Robbie stated, LR do not make batteries, they simply get a manufactured one, stick their logo on it and then sting you severley for the privilege.
25th Nov 2014 7:08 pm
hugeviking
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Guys, to be fair, I think sdfuc was just double checking before spending his hard earned. I dont think he thought for a minute that LR made batteries.
There is a lot of info on this forum, but sometimes it is worth checking in order to ensure you have the most up to date information/views, before proceeding to checkout.
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) then my understanding is you'd need an alternative type but as you've specifically mentioned D3, that link is the one that seems most popular and is the one I've recently fitted to my D3.
