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Old 19-02-2013, 05:13 PM
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Looking at a new battery on my Leon TDi, whats best? I was looking at HALFORDS, they do a Bosch silver, which has a much higher cranking am page rate. I'm thinking highest ca the better?
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Old 19-02-2013, 05:33 PM
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Bosch are a good battery and exide.

Go have a word at your local motor factors mate, should be £'s cheaper.
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halfords will bend you right over!!
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And fu*k you up the arse lol unless you have their trade card
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Higher cold cranking amps the better. Ive got a yuasa on my cossie and its been great
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Cheers guys, yeah I've got a trade card, and my mates getting me a trade price!
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