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Jul 30th, 2021, 22:24 | #1 |
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OEM batteries vs branded
Surprisingly OEM batteries in the UK are generally cheaper than top brands like Bosch.
I replaced the battery on our 2011 XC70 in June 2020 and already am getting low battery message if power is left on for only a few minutes. Out of the blue our C30's battery died. Because the XC70 was in for body repair we asked our local garage to get a replacement. They usually order parts direct from a Volvo dealer but to save time got a Bosch delivered the same day. I only later discovered that it cost 46.4% more than an OEM. Is there any difference in performance/reliability between Bosch and OEM? |
Nov 18th, 2021, 18:50 | #2 |
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there is abt 4 different specs for bosch batteries top spec is probly same as oem dont buy cheap car batterys they are cheap for a reason. my top spec bosch replacement is now 7yrs old . you get what you pay for some folk have reported that yuasa is a good choice.
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Nov 18th, 2021, 23:34 | #3 |
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Bosch usuall has a number from S3 to S6 - the latter being the most expensive and with a longer warranty.
No-one would knock Bosch batteries - they're very good - but the Volvo OEM units are usually exceptional in their performance and lifespan.
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Just so Happens the battery died on the XC60 on Monday whilst parked up at a very cold & Wet RAF Lakenheath viewing area.
Rang Volvo assist, turned up in just over an hour, Jumped car & tested the charging circuit (all OK) Battery (Toast). Car was on the original battery from build in 2014 so I thought it'd had a pretty good innings with Covid & all that. New Volvo Battery of exact specification £99 fitted, can't grumble at that.
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Yep I was a bit taken aback when he gave me the price.
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