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Opel Astra - 2 jump starts in 2 weeks - battery?

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  • 13-12-2008 9:06pm
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    DaveBH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭


    Twice in the past fortnight my Opel Astra wouldn't start. Both nights it was parked on the street and it was freezing. Had to jump start it each time. Can I assume that my battery is faulty? Car is 4 and half years old but isn't there a 5 year guarantee on a battery?

    Any advice/ideas appreciated.


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Most likely the battery, just buy a new one. (and make sure your alternator is charging properly)

    I'm not aware of any 5 year guarantees on batteries


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    shaywest
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭shaywest


    for sure its the battery its the cold weather that gets them usually between 4 &5 years old unfortunatley your battery is not covered by warranty.
    when buying a new battery go to a good motor factor who will ingrave the date and shop code onto it,in case you lose the recipt


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    JackFrosty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭JackFrosty


    its the battery


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    DaveBH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭DaveBH


    Anyone recommend somewhere to buy a battery (in Dublin)?

    Rang Halfords today (because I know they're open!) for a price. Best deal they have is €80 for a standard battery (with a 3 year warranty).

    To be honest I was hoping to spend around 50/60 quid. Any ideas?


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    kluivert
    Registered Users Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭kluivert


    80e for a battery thats taking the mick no.

    I got a battery recently for my Astra for 50e for Opel dealer.


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    Pete67
    Registered Users Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    A motor factors will be better value again. Check in the yellow pages for one near you. Most don't open on Sundays though.


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