Battery Flat just at 13 months

[xmen_71]

Just to share my experience.

I bought this battery brand, "H" which was made in Korea and the brand also produce tyres. In 13 months, it failed yesterday. I always switch off my aircon before I off my ignition so that there is no surge in current when I start my car later. No amps or other fittings on my car. To add onto my disappointment, the agent did not even want to offer me any discount when I ask if I could get any discount on a new battery. I believe now why quality product like Amaron or Bosch still stay in the market after so long. I will never buy any product from that agent ever again !

[tchekchuan]

heard from different battery shops that Amaron is no longer as lastings as before. . the standard is dropping too.

[vortex]

Maintenance Free batteries tend to have a shorter life span than normal batteries. That's why I still stick to the normal type. My stock lasted me for 2.5 mths and still working, but change it at TC just to have a peace of mind, and enjoy the discount.

[m_k_tang]

The lifespan of the battery depends on the quality, maintenance (charging and discharging) and driving pattern. Normal wet battery needs to check battery water level and top up (if necessary) every month whereas you don't need to do anything on maintenance batteries. Frequent short distance and stop and go driving will shorten the battery lifespan. Whenever you start your car, you are draining 20% to 30% of the battery and if you are driving to your next destination within 10 to 20 minutes, you are likely to undercharge your battery.

If you have a lot of short distance driving, the battery normally has insufficient charging throughout its lifespan and fails prematurely. Usually, you need to drive at least 30 minutes to charge up from the power loss from engine starting.

Furthermore, if you have gadgets install in your car or with the battery, some gadgets may drain the battery or some may prolong the battery. My current Amaron battery was changed in 2007 until now together with my UTR Power Charger Evo Series.

Currently, my company also bringing in battery indicator and charging system kit from Sweden. The CTEK comfort indicator kit is selling at S$39.90 with 1 year warranty. These CTEK products are also installed in luxury and sport cars as standard.

More information of CTEK indicator at: http://www.ctek.com/EN-GB/consumer/comfort-indicator-eyelet.aspx
More information of CTEK products at: http://www.ctek.com/EN-GB/home/Default.aspx
Car manufacturers endorsements on CTEK Technology at: http://www.ctek.com/eLearning/Lesson05/

[m_k_tang]

heard from different battery shops that Amaron is no longer as lastings as before. . the standard is dropping too.

depending on the battery shops and their story... Sometimes, it depends on business point of views. Some shops sell a few brands of batteries and some will tend to promote certain brand of batteries because of higher "profit" (and not really battery quality) as compared to other brands where their battery prices are controlled. If these shops are selling very long lifespan batteries, how do they survive long without replacing their customers' next battery??? hahaha!!!

Anyway, my company is selling hundreds if not thousands of Amaron batteries since 2007 and problem Amaron batteries was less than 3%. In other words, problem Amaron batteries that broke down within 1 years was less than 3%. Many of my customers and members who installed Amaron batteries from me, usually last 2 years or longer especially those with my UTR Power Charger Evo Series in their cars. I know 1 of my mechanics who is driving VW Caddy with my UTR Power Charger Evo Series, his car battery lasted 3.5 years until he replaced his battery 3 months ago even though his battery was not actually dead but just weak.

[xmen_71]

Very difficult to find wet battery nowaday. Called a few shops but none have it. So no choice but to buy maintenance free battery. My 1st original battery from Latio lasted me for 3 yrs and I changed it as it was weak not because it failed.

[vortex]

The lifespan of the battery depends on the quality, maintenance (charging and discharging) and driving pattern. Normal wet battery needs to check battery water level and top up (if necessary) every month whereas you don't need to do anything on maintenance batteries. Frequent short distance and stop and go driving will shorten the battery lifespan. Whenever you start your car, you are draining 20% to 30% of the battery and if you are driving to your next destination within 10 to 20 minutes, you are likely to undercharge your battery.

If you have a lot of short distance driving, the battery normally has insufficient charging throughout its lifespan and fails prematurely. Usually, you need to drive at least 30 minutes to charge up from the power loss from engine starting.

This seems to my driving style. Short distance, less than 30 mins drive, frequent start and stop. I only top up water during the servicing of my car. But my on my wet battery.

MF battery to me only looks nicer, but at the expense of price and short life span. I agree, many battery shops do not carry wet batteries, looking for the wet one for my next change, probably another year later. Till now still no confident with MF battery, heard too many stories...

[pizzaboy]

varta is another trustworthy brand

[clarence]

I heard that Varta batteries are  made in China now. No more German made.

[pizzaboy]

I heard that Varta batteries are  made in China now. No more German made.

Dependin on which model u get, if its silver or blue then its still european made but if u get asia then its p.r.c made

[Dex1999]

batteries from china r common. anyway 13mths changing of battery is still acceptable.

putting up mods like leds, amps, voltage stabliser will drain battery on sleep mode. Dun ever think electronics inside ur car is fully off, they are only in sleep mode.

[alex]

Hi,

Where to get resonable price Amaron battery?

[clsdch]

Hi,

I purchased the Amaron battery from L S Tyres & Automotive Pte Ltd.
Address: 53 Ubi Ave 1, #01-04/05.
Tel: 6744 4280.

[clarence]

For Latio NS60, can get normal battery that needs to top up battery water for just $90 for FB brand and National brand for just $90 odd.

[idone2u]

one of the problem with our Latio is the autohead light.
The headlights suck in a lot of battery power - and it comes on even when it is bright.
so battery live shortens....

I juz changed my Amaron (Green colour) battery that was only 14 mths old!
Very upset.... NEVER will get this Made in INDIA battery again!

Next battery will be one that needs to top-up.

Also - Please have a pair of cables in your car to standby... u can get it at petrol stations.
Now battery can die just like that.
Mine - when drive to workshop - no problem... cos fully charged....
but then I insisted to test it - leave the light on for 5 min (time to go pay for petrol) - then the thing suck the battery like mad...!

if battery die - call AAS - but they take 1hr to 2 hr to come, so get the jump-start cable - just ask another car for help can already....

[clarence]

Latio headlight is not the culprit for your short battery life.

It is the I key.

Try not to use the I key and see the difference.

one of the problem with our Latio is the autohead light.
The headlights suck in a lot of battery power - and it comes on even when it is bright.
so battery live shortens....

I juz changed my Amaron (Green colour) battery that was only 14 mths old!
Very upset.... NEVER will get this Made in INDIA battery again!

Next battery will be one that needs to top-up.

Also - Please have a pair of cables in your car to standby... u can get it at petrol stations.
Now battery can die just like that.
Mine - when drive to workshop - no problem... cos fully charged....
but then I insisted to test it - leave the light on for 5 min (time to go pay for petrol) - then the thing suck the battery like mad...!

if battery die - call AAS - but they take 1hr to 2 hr to come, so get the jump-start cable - just ask another car for help can already....

[pizzaboy]

my colleague who is drivin cefiro he misplaced his i-key eversince he got his ride and has been usin the spare key physically to lock/unlock & start engine but he said so far he changed his batt twice already in his 5 yrs ownership . . .

Latio headlight is not the culprit for your short battery life.

It is the I key.

Try not to use the I key and see the difference.

[clarence]

2 1\2 yr lifespan battery is commendable.

It is tan chong svc advisor who told me I key saps battery power

[CamholicX]

2 1\2 yr lifespan battery is commendable.

It is tan chong svc advisor who told me I key saps battery power

but i dun realli believe... it so minimal

[Jazz]

but i dun realli believe... it so minimal