Battery

Linda

Linda

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Can anyone recommend where I can purchase a new battery for C3. I’ve got the battery with screw in type on side not terminals ? Also it looks too small to me. Plus it’s dead !
 
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Norm

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Any auto parts store or reputable shop is a good start. I can assume it's behind the driver's seat, left hand drive? Any good name brand battery will work as long as it matches the existing terminal hook-up.
 
Linda

Linda

CCCUK Member
Hi Norm. It is left hand drive behind seat. That’s the issue it is not a terminal type fitting like standard UK battery. I will look on line to see if there is an adapter from side screw in type as per the USA battery that it came with. To change it to a terminal type.
 
Roscobbc

Roscobbc

Moderator
Bit of a faff changing side post terminals to top post - are cables long enough? If you are able to do it you'll have a wider range of batteries job the UK. Irrespective of that side post should still be available in UK.
 
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Norm

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I'm not sure what your terminal looks like, but there should be adapters readily available. Good luck with fix.
 
Linda

Linda

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Roscobbc said:
Bit of a faff changing side post terminals to top post - are cables long enough? If you are able to do it you'll have a wider range of batteries job the UK. Irrespective of that side post should still be available in UK.
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Ok great thank you. We will try and convert them.
 
kentvette

kentvette

CCCUK Member
Linda said:
Can anyone recommend where I can purchase a new battery for C3. I’ve got the battery with screw in type on side not terminals ? Also it looks too small to me. Plus it’s dead !
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Hi Linda

I'd go for Tayna Batteries, website here: Car Batteries - Motorcycle Batteries - Leisure Batteries - Cheap Prices!

I've ued them for the battery on the Corvette and for my ride-on mower. They deliver (even to here in France!) and I think in the Uk its almost next day! They do the "Side Post Terminal" battery that you need.

I think you'll be OK with this one: 75-60 Numax Side Terminal Car Battery (75-550) 12V 60AH
Its what I've had in our '78 for about 5 years now, still going strong. No batteries are cheap these days, but I think Tayna are reasoable, especially as you need only order and wait for the delivery! The Numax battery even has a handle, which makes fitting it in that "bloomin'" cubby Hole in back sooo much easier!(y)

For your '81, I wouldn't spend the extra on an Optima, almost all of what I've read implies they are not worth it, for "our cars" anyway!

PS! Just seen Ross's post - No! Definitely do not try and convert them, it's just not worth the hassle. More space in the "cubby Hole for a side=post, and no issues with availability. The less "cutting and shutting" you do, the better.
 
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Linda

Linda

CCCUK Member
kentvette said:
Hi Linda

I'd go for Tayna Batteries, website here: Car Batteries - Motorcycle Batteries - Leisure Batteries - Cheap Prices!

I've ued them for the battery on the Corvette and for my ride-on mower. They deliver (even to here in France!) and I think in the Uk its almost next day! They do the "Side Post Terminal" battery that you need.

I think you'll be OK with this one: 75-60 Numax Side Terminal Car Battery (75-550) 12V 60AH
Its what I've had in our '78 for about 5 years now, still going strong. No batteries are cheap these days, but I think Tayna are reasoable, especially as you need only order and wait for the delivery! The Numax battery even has a handle, which makes fitting it in that "bloomin'" cubby Hole in back sooo much easier!(y)

For your '81, I wouldn't spend the extra on an Optima, almost all of what I've read implies they are not worth it, for "our cars" anyway!

PS! Just seen Ross's post - No! Definitely do not try and convert them, it's just not worth the hassle. More space in the "cubby Hole for a side=post, and no issues with availability. The less "cutting and shutting" you do, the better.
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Thank you that’s brilliant.
 
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Mitty

Regular user
Converting is a 20min job, I used quick release terminals on mine.

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Norm

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If I could find it on my side, I'm sure it would be cheaper, shipping's a killer........:eek:
 
kentvette

kentvette

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