New Battery

[markimark]

Hi all
Happy New Year andall that jazz :-)

Does anyone know where to source a new battery from for the S650GT? I was able to get one from Halfords for the S550 but cannot find anywhere (other than the local stealer) wher I can purchase one from.

Thanks

Mark

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[snodge]

Interesting that you're having battery issues so soon. My Dark Horse is the same. I put it down to the length of time is was sitting in compounds in the US waiting for export.

 

[Gregs24]

Car is still under warranty and so is the battery.

I would remove the cover and get the details off the top of it as well as measuring the size. It should be an AGM type I believe.

 

[snodge]

Car is still under warranty and so is the battery.

I would remove the cover and get the details off the top of it as well as measuring the size. It should be an AGM type I believe.

Problem with mine is that it goes to 'Remote features disabled to preserve battery' after a couple of days in the garage (or some such message), but the battery still works. A long motorway drive will sort it. I reckon if I take it in under warranty, they'll just say it's because I'm not driving it enough.

 

[Gregs24]

Problem with mine is that it goes to 'Remote features disabled to preserve battery' after a couple of days in the garage (or some such message), but the battery still works. A long motorway drive will sort it. I reckon if I take it in under warranty, they'll just say it's because I'm not driving it enough.

It is normal - 4 or 5 days in cold weather will do that.

Normal driving at this time of year will not add enough charge. Give it a trickle charge overnight and it will be better

 

[Starship Enterprise]

a battery tender is must for this car. That's just the way it is.

 

[Rocket Man]

Walmart, AutoZone, Carquest, Napa, Oreilly's, etc.

 

[Gregs24]

a battery tender is must for this car. That's just the way it is.

If you daily then it is fine but all cars need a tender if they don't get used frequently

 

[Gregs24]

Walmart, AutoZone, Carquest, Napa, Oreilly's, etc.

None of which are in the UK!

Accumate / Optimate are good here. Even the Lidl centre aisle charger is fine

 

[Rocket Man]

so sorry. Didn't realize I was in the UK section.
Are there no good sources of aftermarket auto parts there?

 

[Gregs24]

so sorry. Didn't realize I was in the UK section.
Are there no good sources of aftermarket auto parts there?

Yes, plenty

 

[markimark]

So still no idea where we can get new batteries in the UK?

 

[Gregs24]

So still no idea where we can get new batteries in the UK?

https://www.tayna.co.uk

Good prices and quick delivery.

The delivery driver who delivered one for me once said, 'cor mate, what's this made out of? Lead?

Err - yes!

 

[AZ_Ryan]

It is normal - 4 or 5 days in cold weather will do that.

Normal driving at this time of year will not add enough charge. Give it a trickle charge overnight and it will be better

Thats not normal after only 4 or 5 days.

 

[Ken H.]

Related incident. I just bought a new 2025 Explorer ST. Dealer had to put a new battery in day of sale.
Use ‘em or lose ‘em. Or, charge ’em.

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