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[Paul M]

OK I deffo need to replace these batteries now, after being away for 2 weeks I've let the damn things run completely flat  -- they were only holding charge for about a week so I got away with it as the car was being used often enough. Now they're barely holding charge for a few days even after a 70 mile drive  .

Incidentally the book states it should be 65 Ah batteries so it seems the ones fitted are over spec. How much are the 66 Ah ones on trade club? I might go for the 72 Ah ones anyway as they'll fit OK.

[JasonH]

I've just fitted our Honda with a Vx TC battery.

This is how I did it:

First measure the existing battery and check if it has a code like "075" or "100" on it. (075 and 100 are common on BMWs.)

Now get on something like this website and look up the battery for your car.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/category/48/Car-Batteries.html
http://www.barden-uk.com/varta-automotive-engine-start-batteries.html

For a BMW you could check Eurocarparts too.

You'll find a code listed against the dimensions and terminal layout (pos and neg can be reversed on some types).

Terminal layouts are here:

http://www.barden-uk.com/layouts-terminals.html

Check the terminal layout, physical size and battery capacity - now you have the standard code for the battery. Vx TC list batteries against standard codes. Post the code here or look it up in the TC book.

[ians]

From memory the TC book says that Vx parts have compatibility guides for non Vx cars.  Might be worth a call.   As said by others, don't know how accurate they may be though.

I take it that the Vx GO batteries are well rated on here?  I've never had one, but may need one soon.

[Paul M]

Cheers mate, didn't get a chance to look at it yet but they appear to be just standard layout batteries with round posts. The ones fitted are 74 Ah although the book says 65 Ah so either the book is outdated/inaccurate compared to what came out of the factory, or someone has fitted higher spec ones when replacing them.

I'm pretty sure the 72 Ah ones sold by VX will fit, judging by the 85 Ah one fitted in my Omega.

Oh and I think VX Go batteries are made by AC Delco, so yes a well respected brand.