Last week my Golf was serviced and the battery was reported as “good” with readings of
12.56v @ 405 EN (A) 63% EN (A)
Today the same place serviced our Vitara and it was reported as “replace battery” with readings of 13.12v @ 400 EN (A) 62% EN (A).
The mechanic had left when I picked the car up so I couldn’t clarify why the Vitara battery might need replacement. They didn’t quote for a replacement so there was no attempt to sell.
Can anyone explain in layman’s terms please why similar-ish looking readings result in different recommendations?
Shopping around an Exide like for like replacement is only about £70 delivered and it seems it’s an old style swap out (no coding to the car). So if it’s needed I am minded to do it myself as I’ve done with other cars in the past.
PS it’s a standard 1.4 Vitara but the drop down doesn’t include that unless I missed it.
Last edited by: martin aston on Thu 18 Jun 26 at 18:24
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