Vehicle Battery Prices - seasonal?

macabethiel · 24-04-2016, 20:01

It might sound odd but all three of the vehicles in our household have essentially the same battery a type 019 size with variations around 90aH and 850 ish cca.

I have replaced two batteries in the last 6 months fitting a Yuasa Battery to the Jeep and a Platina Calcium battery to the Chrysler.

I was pleased with the price of the Platina at around £65 with a 4 year warranty and now see it's down to £55.99 with an even cheaper BullitBatt at £53.99 all delivered with decent warranty - 4 years. Even the likes of Varta seem much cheaper- presumably the mild winter has caused a glutt in the market?

rustic · 24-04-2016, 20:31

Clearly, at this time of year, you won't be "charged " as much

Yes it was a mild winter so they probably have a glut of batteries, that will be getting close to their sell by date lol, especially if they want to offer a 4 year guarantee.
I wonder if battery suppliers actually charge stock batteries every few months

Southampton Lad · 25-04-2016, 15:23

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Clearly, at this time of year, you won't be "charged " as much

Is this something to do with cell by dates?

don simon · 25-04-2016, 16:25

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

It might sound odd but all three of the vehicles in our household have essentially the same battery a type 019 size with variations around 90aH and 850 ish cca.

I have replaced two batteries in the last 6 months fitting a Yuasa Battery to the Jeep and a Platina Calcium battery to the Chrysler.

I was pleased with the price of the Platina at around £65 with a 4 year warranty and now see it's down to £55.99 with an even cheaper BullitBatt at £53.99 all delivered with decent warranty - 4 years. Even the likes of Varta seem much cheaper- presumably the mild winter has caused a glutt in the market?

Where are you getting them at those prices?

macabethiel · 25-04-2016, 17:10

E bay! Free deliver as well.

don simon · 25-04-2016, 17:35

Cheers.

Daemo · 25-04-2016, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Southampton Lad

Is this something to do with cell by dates?

Haha "cell by dates"

24-04-2016, 20:01	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Vehicle Battery Prices - seasonal? It might sound odd but all three of the vehicles in our household have essentially the same battery a type 019 size with variations around 90aH and 850 ish cca. I have replaced two batteries in the last 6 months fitting a Yuasa Battery to the Jeep and a Platina Calcium battery to the Chrysler. I was pleased with the price of the Platina at around £65 with a 4 year warranty and now see it's down to £55.99 with an even cheaper BullitBatt at £53.99 all delivered with decent warranty - 4 years. Even the likes of Varta seem much cheaper- presumably the mild winter has caused a glutt in the market?

24-04-2016, 20:31	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Clearly, at this time of year, you won't be "charged " as much Yes it was a mild winter so they probably have a glut of batteries, that will be getting close to their sell by date lol, especially if they want to offer a 4 year guarantee. I wonder if battery suppliers actually charge stock batteries every few months __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

25-04-2016, 17:10	#5
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	E bay! Free deliver as well.

25-04-2016, 17:35	#6
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Cheers.