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Title: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: Spadds on January 21, 2013, 10:54:45 am

Hi Gang

The battery has given up the gosht :confused:.  Who supplies VARTA items as I want an exact replacement so the box/leads/Clamps all fit as standard.

12 V, 72Ah, 640 CCA - no visible model number....

I've had a look on line and the useual culprits don't seem to stock them.

Any help greatful, Many thanks in advance  :happy2:

Spadds

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: bacillus on January 21, 2013, 11:10:45 am

If you specifically want varta then get this uprated one. I'm using this myself and fits perfectly.
http://www.tayna.co.uk/E44-Varta-Silver-Car-Battery-577400078-P7726.html

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: Tamiyoman on January 21, 2013, 11:31:57 am

Quote from: bacillus on January 21, 2013, 11:10:45 am

If you specifically want varta then get this uprated one. I'm using this myself and fits perfectly.
http://www.tayna.co.uk/E44-Varta-Silver-Car-Battery-577400078-P7726.html

Had one of those fitted last week to my ED30 £60.21 fitted (after my original battery gave up the shost), managed to get a decent deal via a mate in the trade.

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: Spadds on January 21, 2013, 12:27:12 pm

That's great - thanks for the replies guys!   :happy2:

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: homesqueeze on January 21, 2013, 08:11:33 pm

Doesn't have to be Varta to fit right. I changed mine to a Bosch and it fits exactly the same. Euro Car Parts are always good if you use the current discount code.

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: jayboy on January 21, 2013, 08:17:07 pm

Try your local VW dealer. They have them for  cheaper than you might think....they will try and flog you an expensive type but ask if they have anything cheaper.

I got a VW battery for my R32 for £75, which I thought was good VFM.

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: Spadds on January 28, 2013, 09:26:58 pm

I stuck a varta battery on it, got it for £62 ish online.  Fits like a glove, starts no Probs now, thanks for the help!

Title: Re: VARTA Battery for Mk5 GTi 55 plate
Post by: bacillus on January 28, 2013, 10:38:20 pm

Great stuff!   :happy2: