Can recommend car batt?

[Fennmax]

I need a replacement car batt for my 2.5yo WRX 65D23L 60AH. Anyone has any lobang? Thanks

[Weekokwah]

You can try the following brands, all pretty reputable.

 

Global

Yuasa

Amaron

Varta

FIAMM

 

Those are expensive high end ones

 

These are cheaper but pretty good as well

GT Battery

Aurora

Yokohama

Solite

Hyundai

 

Try your luck man. Depends which dealer you going as well.

[Baibai]

any shops to recommend?

I also thinking of changing my batt, seems weak

[Weekokwah]

These are a few I can recommend, location might not be ideal, but can try,

 

Soon Tire and Battery

315 Outram Road #01-08 Tan Boon Liat Building, 169074 - 6733 4598

 

Beng Heng Tyres Batteries Service

Blk 32, Sin Ming Drive #01-337 (S) 575706 Tel: 64576337, 64593335

Fax: 64574230

 

Ming Hing Auto

Blk 32, Sin Ming Drive # 01-345 (S) 575706

Tel: 65531121

 

Just personal encounters. Battery always seems to auto die by itself when around these areas. Lol.

[Fennmax]

Yeah, I need shop name and number better still, as I do know most of the brand but need the lobangs....

[Fcw75]

www.namwah.com.sg

 

They are the distributor for Amaron battery.

 

Been using a Amaron for 2 years 4 mths in my Toyota Hilux.

[Saroja117]

Try 1 Action Garage it is located in 10 Admiralty St #01-90 Northlink Building. Phone no: 64834049 / 64832560. I went there before, very good service. They use Amaron battery, the battery is reliable my friend got it replaced a month ago.

[Saroja117]

It is recommended by Sgcarmart also. Just give them a call, check the price. If ok for you go down and get it done.

[Dafansu]

i'm using panasonic from nam wah

 

[Yuan]

I need a replacement car batt for my 2.5yo WRX 65D23L 60AH. Anyone has any lobang? Thanks

 

There used to be this young chap who is quite mobile in going to places to change batteries or at times rescue people from "dead battery and stranded along the roads" situations. His prices are, in my opinion, quite alright.

Edited June 2, 2010 by Yuan

[Pisces69]

any shops to recommend?

I also thinking of changing my batt, seems weak

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I changed a Global Maint free batt, made in Korea, (I think its 55amh) for my Optra at Eng Wah (Toa Payoh) >2 years ago fro $90 & its still strong.

 

Amaron MF battery was a good brand.

Edited June 2, 2010 by Pisces69

[Redplanet]

Amaron MF battery was a good brand.

 

yes definitely.... nice colour too.

[5936]

AMARON batteries is reasonable and quality is GOOD.

Dont look down on this made in India stuff. They have fair bit of high tech stuff in it.

Owned by Johnson controls- US companies.

 

 

If still dont trust this brand and got $$$ to buy piece of mind- use Hoppeckie- from Germany. But Din size, provided got space to fit in.

FYI they even made military spec batteries for tanks.

 

 

Personally I tried both, AMARON is really cheaper and better. Used for 3 years, still no sign of weakening.

[Ghostami]

Osaka MF 60ah for around $90. Saw it the other day at Ubi there.

[Mini-itx]

I am using Aurora one. 60AH. Pretty decent, using it for 3yrs already still ok.

[Smhomie]

At the end of the day, it boils down to how you use your car and what is the electrical load you have. Saying amaron is best or hoppecke is best doesn't really mean anything. Amaron may "seem" to be the "best" mainly because big marketing efforts were expended and bigger profit margins were given to dealers who push them more than other brands.

 

To correct misconceptions, Amaron was a result of a joint-venture with Johnson Controls, JC does not own amaron or its main company amara raja. AR did not possess the necessary knowledge or expertise to make a good battery then, had to call in the experts. Its well documented with regards to the history and milestones of the company. Calcium and silven-X are just dilution additives to the lead to prolong storage life whilst awaiting installation. It is not to be taken as "better" technology per se Unfortunately, marketing was able to convince the majority otherwise

 

For your information, AC Delco and Bosch batteries are also private labels manufactured by amara raja

 

Did you think you were buying the original from USA or Germany for the price you see?

 

As for claims of battery still going strong for 3-4-5 yrs, I tend to treat such comments with circumspect... everyone hides behind their computer and says whatever they want knowing full well the chances of being scrutinized is as good as zero. So how to truly believe? Take it with a pinch of salt, there could be more variables involved.

 

Some maybe lying about their true change out period, some could be charging their batteries regularly, some may fit a much more larger battery than stock, some may add electrolyte to cells to ensure minimal water loss.... variables are many.

 

I believe all batteries are able to perform their rudiment purpose, that is to start the vehicle and store energy from charging. How long they will last really depends on a host of conditions ie. heat, evaporation, sulphation, state of charge, driving distance, aftermarket accessories, alternator condition, frequency of usage, size of battery, purity of lead content, construction quality etc..... just too many

 

How do you judge brand performance and formulate a balanced comparison between brands?

 

Even if you fit two identical batteries in two identical cars covering same driving routes both accumulating same mileage but driven by two different people, the chance of one battery outlasting the other is still there.... What will it prove for the brand eventually?

Edited June 2, 2010 by Smhomie

[Chilz]

hahaha.. no mater how good battery u buy, still depends on how u maintain it. get some tips from the internet.

[R_aquarii]

is car batt from Malaysia ok for a 06 toyota vios?