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[eddscott]

Probably a very simple question but I need to replace the battery on my XJ and would rather be able to walk into Halfrauds and pick one up rather than ask one of the numpties which one.

I don't use the XJ much during the week and my work is only a couple of miles away so its not getting a proper charge in between uses.  I also think its probably the original battery so probably quite tired.

[Nosebolt]

if you go here and select you vehicle then click on one of the suggested batteries it will give you a full spec, height/length/CCA etc. you can the walk in with a tape measure and spec and pick the battery you want

[Bulldog67]

are u in Kent mate?

do u know Tovil dump? Great batt place near there, will know exact what u want and more importantly, are cheap with a 3yr guarentee.

[Bulldog67]

  ahhh, just checked and u aint, was thinkin of someone else, sorry

[Bishops Finger]

Celine Dion or Allison Moyet?

[Mike Pavelin]

Check a Jeep dealer. Their batteries can be surprisingly reasonable, and they fit.

[gazjeep]

 

From personal experience 

[Bulldog67]

Celine Dion or Allison Moyet?

oversized women, be it the gut or neck, dont do it for me 

[JamesH]

Try dealers 1st

[eddscott]

Well closest dealer is Cardiff which is 2 hours away - they have one at £92 but going to take an afternoon just to get it.  Tried Halfrauds and the battery they gave me didn't fit - its the bolts for the cross brace that are too short and the OE battery has a recess where the brace goes.  Anyway £95 in Halfords but that has been refunded. 

I've settled on a local battery supplier who sold me a high amperage battery than the Halfords item for £58.  Considering the cost of fuel etc to go get the one in Cardiff the local battery at half the price will just have to be made to fit.