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I need to get a new 12V battery to be fitted when I have my Insight serviced soon (I do not recommend Halfords batteries). I ordered parts from a Honda dealer today (servicing will be done at a good independent garage after previous dealership experiences!) and requested an Insight 12V battery as part of my list.
They quoted £214 / US $375 for a Japanese Insight battery to be imported :shock: . Of course they wouldn't let me order the UK version which retails at £40. So I am now in the market for a decent 12V battery.
Lots of people on this site love the Optima Yellow Top but when I looked on UK websites, they cost in the region of £150 - £205 (US$350).
Grateful for responses on the following queries:
Is the Yellow Top really worth it?
Which Yellow Top - the 55ah or 75ah?
Which battery have Insighters used without any problems? (Part numbers, amperage etc?)
Thank you!
They quoted £214 / US $375 for a Japanese Insight battery to be imported :shock: . Of course they wouldn't let me order the UK version which retails at £40. So I am now in the market for a decent 12V battery.
Lots of people on this site love the Optima Yellow Top but when I looked on UK websites, they cost in the region of £150 - £205 (US$350).
Grateful for responses on the following queries:
Is the Yellow Top really worth it?
Which Yellow Top - the 55ah or 75ah?
Which battery have Insighters used without any problems? (Part numbers, amperage etc?)
Thank you!