Any recommendations for car battery chargers/conditioners - also portable jump starters?

What car is it for?

The last battery I bought was a Bosch from Tayna, and it's very good. I would say Bosch are better than Lucas, but Lucas are ok and acceptable. You can read reviews for a battery on Tayna.

A tip - if you buy a battery with greater cold cranking amps, it can make your car starting more reliable, particularly for diesels, as it can spin the starter motor faster. It really made a difference on my diesel Ford Focus.
 
radderfire said:
What car is it for?

The last battery I bought was a Bosch from Tayna, and it's very good. I would say Bosch are better than Lucas, but Lucas are ok and acceptable. You can read reviews for a battery on Tayna.

A tip - if you buy a battery with greater cold cranking amps, it can make your car starting more reliable, particularly for diesels, as it can spin the starter motor faster. It really made a difference on my diesel Ford Focus.
Click to expand...
It is for a Mk5 Mondeo Estate 2.0 Diesel. I did get an Exide one for my mk4 Mondeo earlier this year but that car is part ex'd now. Got it from Tayna.

I am inclined towards Bosch, Yuasa as they have 5 year guarantee.
 
You should probably be choosing a battery that comes up when you put your reg in. On a cursory glance, that battery is well reviewed.

The battery I bought was 800A CCA whereas yours is 760A CCA. All I am saying is an increase in CCA did result in a good improvement in starting for my car, but then it's old (2005) and needs the help. I can't remember what my previous battery was, it may even have been 650A CCA.

I expect that your Bosch one will do the job. If it's coming up, then it should fit your car, although it might be worth checking the physical dimensions against your current battery.
 
Regarding lithium powered jump starters, avoid the Halfords Advanced.

Granted, it got us out of trouble on two occasions, but after a year it stopped charging.

I was even charging it every few months in the garage when not in use to try and keep it conditioned
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom