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So after suffering a bit of abuse (I forgot to remove the key from the ignition for a couple of days), I was certain my batteries are not up to the job any more.
I spoke to Mr-T (from whom I bought them 25 months ago) and he said I can bring them in, they'll check them and replace if necessary.
I got Halfords to do a quick test yesterday and they said “yup, each battery is only about 30% of what it should be.” They wanted to sell me two new ones at £109 each.
Roll on today and get them checked by Mr-T and he said they are fine. “They do need a really good charge” he said but no dead cells and hold the load.
So, why would Halfords say they poked and Mr-T did not. (let’s ignore the “Halfords want to sell me new ones, Mr-T would have to change under warranty) The “proof” I have that they are no great is on Friday night, the doors stood open for a few hours (maybe 3-4?) and the engine struggled to turn over when I started it. The same happens when I work on it with the radio on – it battles to turn after a couple of hours.
Anyone know what a drop test does? Load it places, duration which is considered acceptable etc?
I spoke to Mr-T (from whom I bought them 25 months ago) and he said I can bring them in, they'll check them and replace if necessary.
I got Halfords to do a quick test yesterday and they said “yup, each battery is only about 30% of what it should be.” They wanted to sell me two new ones at £109 each.
Roll on today and get them checked by Mr-T and he said they are fine. “They do need a really good charge” he said but no dead cells and hold the load.
So, why would Halfords say they poked and Mr-T did not. (let’s ignore the “Halfords want to sell me new ones, Mr-T would have to change under warranty) The “proof” I have that they are no great is on Friday night, the doors stood open for a few hours (maybe 3-4?) and the engine struggled to turn over when I started it. The same happens when I work on it with the radio on – it battles to turn after a couple of hours.
Anyone know what a drop test does? Load it places, duration which is considered acceptable etc?