Sky8807 1st Gear March 12, 2003 Share March 12, 2003 Hi to all Checking the lifespan of skoda car battery for all to take note, data collection and update. For a start I think some of the info below may be helpful : 1. Who/Car Model 2. Life of battery b4 fail (months) 3. any indications,irregularities or symptom b4 fail. 4. new battery brand and cost ------------------------------------- eg: 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery unknown / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. to continue by members ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Neutral Newbie March 12, 2003 Share March 12, 2003 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery unknown / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. Perry&Veron/Octavia GLXi (1.6 Auto) Sep 2000 - Jan 2002 : 16 months morning cannot start, no other indication b4 tow to JTA $55, new battery $110 (dunno what brand/model) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotty Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 Hi Perry and Veron, tis is a good initiative. btw, my new battery is Hoeppecke brand from Germany. regards, spotty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 hehe, not initiated by us, should be sky8807 [updated] 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery: Hoeppecke brand from Germany / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. Perry&Veron/Octavia GLXi (1.6 Auto) Sep 2000 - Jan 2002 : 16 months morning cannot start, no other indication b4 tow to JTA $55, new battery $110 (dunno what brand/model) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotty Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 Hi Sky, Thanks for setting this up to share info. spotty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear March 13, 2003 Author Share March 13, 2003 (edited) Hi Spotty, Got the idea from opel car forum. The price of your new battery is reasonable. We really need to share infos on skoda car because our numbers are small. sky Edited March 13, 2003 by Sky8807 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoda_Man Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery: Hoeppecke brand from Germany / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. Perry&Veron/Octavia GLXi (1.6 Auto) Sep 2000 - Jan 2002 : 16 months morning cannot start, no other indication b4 tow to JTA $55, new battery $110 (dunno what brand/model) 4. Daryl / Octavia Oct 2000 - July 2002 No problem with batt or car, just change to Hoeppecke MF for 150. to play safe only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleng Neutral Newbie March 16, 2003 Share March 16, 2003 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery: Hoeppecke brand from Germany / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. Perry&Veron/Octavia GLXi (1.6 Auto) Sep 2000 - Jan 2002 : 16 months morning cannot start, no other indication b4 tow to JTA $55, new battery $110 (dunno what brand/model) 4. Daryl / Octavia Oct 2000 - July 2002 No problem with batt or car, just change to Hoeppecke MF for 150. to play safe only. 5. Kyle / Octavia Jul 2001 - Feb 2003 Engine stalls twice when stopped. Tow to Servo S$50, new varta sealed batt $180. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterlee Neutral Newbie March 18, 2003 Share March 18, 2003 Thanks for the update. I think you got my spot on. BTW, mine could be due to the guy who install car alarm drain my battery unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Neutral Newbie March 24, 2003 Share March 24, 2003 Hi. Just to share my latest encounter with the battery problem. I was away for 7 days and left my car at the car-park. Yesterday, I tried to start & guess what? It couldn't start. I walked to the nearest tyre & battery shop about 700 meters away from my flat(no public bus) and ask the young man to replaced it with a new VARTA battery. Total cost $165-00. (inclusive of tpt). (I encountered the same problem with my previous car, SEAT. I am just wondering is this a common problem among continental cars?) Comments anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoda_Man Neutral Newbie March 24, 2003 Share March 24, 2003 I am not too sure if 7 days is too long a period. I was out station for 5 days (Sunday Morning till Thursday Midnite), I left my car in the car park. When I am back, the engine jumps into life at the very 1st crank!!! So in my case, it is okay. Am told to disconnect the -ve of the battery if you are away for an extend period of time, to prevent battery being drained. Not too sure if it helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Neutral Newbie March 25, 2003 Share March 25, 2003 Tks. Will try the next time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabiaman 1st Gear March 28, 2003 Share March 28, 2003 1. Spotty /Fabia 19 months b4 fail morning difficult to start, afternoon fail. No other indication b4 new battery: Hoeppecke brand from Germany / cost $145 2. Peterlee /fabia 12 months + (guessing) after repair, battery fail Global / $120 3. Perry&Veron/Octavia GLXi (1.6 Auto) Sep 2000 - Jan 2002 : 16 months morning cannot start, no other indication b4 tow to JTA $55, new battery $110 (dunno what brand/model) 4. Daryl / Octavia Oct 2000 - July 2002 No problem with batt or car, just change to Hoeppecke MF for 150. to play safe only. 5. Kyle / Octavia Jul 2001 - Feb 2003 Engine stalls twice when stopped. Tow to Servo S$50, new varta sealed batt $180. 6. Alan aka Fabiaman / Fabia July 2001 - May 2002 * Battery died on me (almost) and the 1st reaction was to replace it. May 2002 - ??? * Replaced stock battery with Varta maintance free battery. Got a bigger A/h as well. Paid S$165 * Just installed a Voltmeter on my Fabia weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear April 10, 2003 Author Share April 10, 2003 Today, notice the first sign of battery weaken and needs attention or replacement. During cranking, noticed that the cabin light flicker, have not noticed that b4. Look like joining the battery change group very soon. Current battery lifespan - 19 months going for 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoda_Man Neutral Newbie April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 about time liao... :P have a interesting chat with my car kaki last nite about car battery. This topic lasted like almost 2 hours, in the end, we decided that car battery technology have not moved that fast after all.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnytay Neutral Newbie April 11, 2003 Share April 11, 2003 I think my batt also going very soon. 23mths liao. I'll prob buy one now and put in the boot as spare just in case. Any recommendation where to get the batt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoda_Man Neutral Newbie April 11, 2003 Share April 11, 2003 If got AA membership then no need. Battery kaput, just call them and they will replace the battery and charge you. no need to lug a battery around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotty Neutral Newbie April 11, 2003 Share April 11, 2003 Hi Sonnytay Agree with Skodaman. Just call AA. Anyway, the AA membership is really quite useful and their service is pretty fast too. They have a whole range of car battery, those used in Jap cars as well as conti cars. Very well-equipped! Best regards, spotty ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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