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[minimininut]

So Arthur, 1988 mini city, has just returned from having some work at Somerford. His battery does not sound like it's very happy so I'm off to Moss in Bristol to get a new one asap.

 

They list two options on the website under the heading of classic mini:

 

GBY5601W Battery, 12 Volt, White Plastic Case, WET 32 amp/hr

GBY015 Battery, 12 Volt, White Plastic Case, Heavy Duty, WET, 36 amp/hr

 

When I phoned up to see if they had them in stock the guy sounded really uncertain about whether the second one would be suitable for a mini (but I guess as it is listed on the company website under minis it must be!)

 

A few questions:

 

Anyone tried either / both of these? Can they confirm they are a solid battery for a standard 998 mini?

They are the same price, any benefit in getting the 'heavy duty' 36 amp/hr battery?

Will they both be the same size or can I expect the 'heavy duty' one to be larger?

 

Cheers :)

 

 

 

 

[littlemissmagic]

They are both the same size. 238 x 135 x 181mm.
I would go for the heavy duty one if it was me as they're the same price.

[minimininut]

Thanks littlemissmagic - I couldn't find the measurements when I looked so that's really useful to know, cheers :)

[Steve220]

Why go to moss for a battery? Why not go to a reputable motor factor or halfords? Better batteries and much cheaper.

Edited by Steve220, 22 December 2014 - 11:29 AM.

[cal844]

Why go to moss for a battery? Why not go to a reputable motor factor or halfords? Better batteries and much cheaper.

+1

[minimininut]

Hm. Interesting point. I just figured that Moss, as a classic car specialist, would be a better place to go. I might pop over to Halfords or a local motor factor and see what they've got.

[gazza82]

Take a tape to halfords and double-check .. they do have a habit of selling the wrong sized batteries for some cars ... :-(

[RossKnight]

just get an 075 from halfords or euro car parts

[cooperdan]

Euro car parts be first call if i was you fella

[DannyTip]

I have one of these in mine: http://www.eurocarpa...70757&0&cc5_995

[KernowCooper]

075 will be the boy just fits in the battery box and plenty of power in reserve

[blacktulip]

075 will be the boy just fits in the battery box and plenty of power in reserve

+1

[gazza82]

Euro car parts be first call if i was you fella

 

Check it isn't cheaper via carpart4less (still ECP!)

 

They are probably going to have discounts after Xmas ...