Questions about buying a 2009 XC60 (Volvo newbie)

[Pidgeonpost]

Seems a good deal and looking smart! A couple more pics would be nice.

[TipToeTiger]

Originally Posted by Pidgeonpost

Seems a good deal and looking smart! A couple more pics would be nice.

Thanks, yeah was super happy. Although it looks like it needs a new battery. Anyone had any experience with Halfords?

[Simmy]

forget halford buy from a battery speciaist supplier like tanya or even a genuine from volvo not much more expensive my replacement from volvo lasted 8 years .

[TipToeTiger]

Originally Posted by Simmy

forget halford buy from a battery speciaist supplier like tanya or even a genuine from volvo not much more expensive my replacement from volvo lasted 8 years .

Ended up getting a Bosch S5 Car Battery 096 from EuroCar Parts. Reviews are good so I am hopeful.

[Pidgeonpost]

Originally Posted by TipToeTiger

Ended up getting a Bosch S5 Car Battery 096 from EuroCar Parts. Reviews are good so I am hopeful.

Bought a couple of new batteries through ECP on the last year - our second car and daughter's. Could have saved a £ or two be going elsewhere, but they were delivered next day.
I don't know if there is a particular process you have to go through with your model (or mine come to think of it) but some makes and models the batteries have to be 'registered' with that car's software. May be in your handbook, but I'm sure someone on here will know for sure.

[TipToeTiger]

Originally Posted by Pidgeonpost

Bought a couple of new batteries through ECP on the last year - our second car and daughter's. Could have saved a £ or two be going elsewhere, but they were delivered next day.
I don't know if there is a particular process you have to go through with your model (or mine come to think of it) but some makes and models have to be 'registered' with that car's software. May be in your handbook, but I'm sure someone on here will know for sure.

Thanks for that info. I have just had a look in the owners manual and can't see anything about needing to register the battery with the car. I guess I will find out tomorrow once I have popped the new one in.

[TipToeTiger]

Originally Posted by Pidgeonpost

Bought a couple of new batteries through ECP on the last year - our second car and daughter's. Could have saved a £ or two be going elsewhere, but they were delivered next day.
I don't know if there is a particular process you have to go through with your model (or mine come to think of it) but some makes and models the batteries have to be 'registered' with that car's software. May be in your handbook, but I'm sure someone on here will know for sure.

Just for future knowledge in case anyone asks, I didn't have any issue with swapping the battery. After fitting the new one everything worked great!