* I know the model of
my vehicle but it is not listed
We are
continuously updating our online knowledge base. If your
model of car / van cannot be found please call Freephone 0800 195 98 97
from a UK Landline from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
* I'm not sure that my
car battery matches what I've found here
The batteries
that we sell are all very carefully matched to the
vehicles on display in the Battery Finder section. Please refer
to the
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and Ah (Ampere Hour) FAQ details below for the
relevant starting power and overall power sustainability elements of
our
products. If you are still unsure then please call our Freephone
Number from a UK Landline.
* Which brand of
battery am I buying?
All
of the batteries that we sell online are Major Brand except they
contain our own label. We confidently guarantee these products
for 4 years. We have been trading solely in batteries since 1993
and prefer our customers not just
to return - but hopefully
recommend us to others for all the right reasons!
* Are your products Heavy Duty
All
of the batteries that we sell are Heavy Duty as standard. Each is
guaranteed to perform consistently and reliably throughout its lifetime.
* What is the optional Nationwide Guarantee and how does it differ from
standard product warranties?
Our optional
Nationwide Guarantee is an extra charge placed on the product at the
time of purchase. This charge covers product failure where in the
instance of vehicle breakdown we will send you a replacement no matter
where you are on the UK Mainland. Batteries bought online contain
only postal returns to your home or work address by comparison.
To buy a battery that has the Nationwide Guarantee added at purchase -
please call our Freephone Number to do so.
* What does CCA / Cold Cranking Amps mean?
Cold Cranking Amps determine how much power you have to start
your car in most climates. The 'cold' refers to when the vehicle
engine is started from cold - e.g. first thing in the morning or after
a period of rest in cold environmental conditions (the engine has
cooled to below 5 degrees celsius). A cold engine, as opposed to
one that has just been running at optimum temperature, will take more
energy to
start and thus needs plenty of CCA!
* What is an Ah / Ampere Hour?
Ampere
Hours could be described as the overall 'stamina' of the battery.
An
ampere-hour is defined as an amount of electrical current of one ampere flowing for one hour. If you multiply the
current in amperes by the time of flow in hours, the result is the
total number of ampere-hours. Ampere- hours are normally
used to indicate the amount of energy a battery can deliver.
* What voltage is a car battery?
12.65
Volts.
If your vehicle battery on testing is below 12.4 Volts and
you have been using the vehicle regularly (e.g. covering over at least
1000 miles a year / 20 miles a week) then its time for a new
battery!
* What is the vehicle alternator and why does this impact product
warranties?
The
vehicle's alternator is a small generator bolted onto the engine that
recharges the battery while the engine is running. When an
alternator fails the battery no longer gets charged. Vehicle
batteries by nature need to be used properly. Once a vehicle
battery has been left un-charged for some time (e.g. weeks as opposed
to days) - it will no longer charge fully and thus not have enough
energy to reliably start the engine. A cold engine (below 5
degrees celsius) for numerous reasons will be harder to start.
* Are car batteries easy to fit?
If
you are comfortable with basic vehicle servicing then yes! Click HERE for our Fitment Guide.
* Where do I dispose of my old car battery?
If
you are based in the Stockport area then just drop it in to us.
Otherwise please visit http://www.recyclenow.com/
for more information
* Why are diesel vehicle batteries slightly more expensive?
A
diesel engine is typically much heavier than a petrol / LGP converted
engine and needs a greater CCA to handle the extra turning force needed
at startup.
* THE INFORMATION I WAS
LOOKING FOR IS NOT LISTED!!
Please give us a call on Freephone 0800 195 98 97 during office
hours.
