Battery Struggling
 

I have a Halfords HCB005 battery fitted to the Type R, new in Oct 2011. Car not used daily and often once a week for about 20 miles. The last couple of 'outings' I've noticed the battery has struggled when first starting the car. Car is garaged.

Any suggestions? Solar charger? Use the car more? Disconnect battery? Big 'E' to organise more events for me to go to :razz:

Cheers

Alan :wink:

It should be ok once a week on that mileage...its under warranty get a new one:nod:

Big `E` is a good idea but I use a trickle charger and never have any problems, fair to say I don`t use mine very often :-)

Mine came from here, recommend the company, always had great service from them,quick delivery and local :doubleup:http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/S...ickle+chargers

Didn't think about the warranty as the battery was on the car when I bought it. Halfords website says 4 year warranty so I'll see how well the battery copes over the coming weeks. Thanks :)

Thanks for the link to the trickle charger too ;)

Unfortunately I think you still need a receipt from Halfords to get a replacement, despite the fact that its got Halfords written on it with a big orange sticker!

Previous owner gave me a big folder of receipts and I have the one for the battery! Thanks Dave :)

Use the car more !

Alan if I could I would.

I am always open to suggestions :nod:

I have a virtualy new battery, but because of the low useage of my scoob the battery needs a little help so I use a optimiser, it is not on constanly but when I remember I conect it up fot top up.:doubleup: