Best Battery for 3.0 Alphard 2004?

[Sladico]

Went out to the Alphie today and failed to start, admittedly had been on the driveway a week without moving but thought I would check battery as recently purchased.

 

Surprised to see a July 2015 sticker on the battery - well past it's best, so would like to replace it. I have looked on the standard battery sites (i.e. Halfords, ECS) but getting used to 'this model has not been found' due to it being an import and getting a little confused on what to get. 

 

I wondered if anyone had a link to a battery that they could recommend? Sticker of current battery is attached below. 

 

Thanks in advance for any help

 

Richard

 

 

Edited July 27, 2022 by Sladico
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[Rojie]

5 hours ago, Sladico said:

Went out to the Alphie today and failed to start, admittedly had been on the driveway a week without moving but thought I would check battery as recently purchased.

 

Surprised to see a July 2015 sticker on the battery - well past it's best, so would like to replace it. I have looked on the standard battery sites (i.e. Halfords, ECS) but getting used to 'this model has not been found' due to it being an import and getting a little confused on what to get. 

 

I wondered if anyone had a link to a battery that they could recommend? Sticker of current battery is attached below. 

 

Thanks in advance for any help

 

Richard

 

 

 

Hello Richard,

 

I bought from Tanya Batteries.

Sensible price, quick delivery, well packed.

 

I went with a Yuasa. I'll try and find the model number, don't hold your breath !

 

Get the largest capacity that will physically fit in the bracket/clamp.

From memory 60Amp/Hr; 600CCA. Lead Calcium.

 

YBX5005 Yuasa Silver High Performance Car Battery 12V 65Ah HSB005. (From Invoice).

Mine is the facelift model. Yours is an earlier model, check the correct fit, terminal size, and terminal orientation.

[Sladico]

Thanks for your comments, yes, had thought the Yuasa was the best fit after my research tonight, due to the seemingly odd dimensions on the battery tray which are around 3cms shorter than almost everything else you can get! 
 

Halfords are offering a 65ah and 620a for around £86 , so will pick one up very soon. 
 

thanks again 
 

 

[Rojie]

2 minutes ago, Sladico said:

Thanks for your comments, yes, had thought the Yuasa was the best fit after my research tonight, due to the seemingly odd dimensions on the battery tray which are around 3cms shorter than almost everything else you can get! 
 

Halfords are offering a 65ah and 620a for around £86 , so will pick one up very soon. 
 

thanks again 
 

 

 

I paid less than that.

[Sladico]

11 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

I paid less than that.

I challenge you to find it cheaper !  

[Rojie]

10 hours ago, Sladico said:

I challenge you to find it cheaper !  

 

That's like asking me to do your homework !

Challenge gracefully declined.

[Rojie]

On 7/27/2022 at 10:38 PM, Rojie said:

 

I paid less than that.

 

I quickly checked Halfords.

 

The £87 Yuasa one is not the one I fitted, and according to the Tanya 'battery finder' won't fit my van.

HSB005 is the one I bought, and it fits perfectly.

Caution required.

[Sladico]

7 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

I quickly checked Halfords.

 

The £87 Yuasa one is not the one I fitted, and according to the Tanya 'battery finder' won't fit my van.

HSB005 is the one I bought, and it fits perfectly.

Caution required.

Thanks for the advice, I’ll double check before purchasing tomorrow. Cheers mate 

[Sladico]

All good with the install, it is a couple of cms smaller than the tray but firmly enough in place. Thanks for your help.