Car battery life - How long did your battery last?

F50 · 20th April 2008, 11:28

My Santro's Exide lasted 4-5 years. It had power windows, a simple ICE setup (4 speakers+HU). Then I changed it to Tata Green. Working fine. But now, the car is sold!

RedOne · 20th April 2008, 11:47

The OE battery on my OHC lasted 2 years. Replaced with an Amaron and it's been going strong for 5 years now. Amaron has the best warranty as well.

Gears,
Red-One.

paras211 · 20th April 2008, 12:02

mine died somewhere bout 2.5 yrs in a year after my basic amp instal.

iraghava · 20th April 2008, 13:18

Mt first Santro's battery lasted 4 years & was still working when I sold the car. The car just had an Alpine HU & two pair of speakers apart from the usual central locking, power windows etc.

Second Santro's battery also lasted 3.5 years & again when I sold the car it was working fine. Both these batteries were Exide.

My OHC's standard Exide was replaced early on due to electrical requirements & the larger Panasonic lasted about 2-odd years after which it gave up. Now have been on another Exide for the last 1.5 years & it seems to be doing fine.

esteem_lover · 20th April 2008, 13:23

My brother's wagonR bought in 2002, the battery was good till 2007 when he decided enough is enough & went for a new battery. 5 years plus on the OE battery.

shuvc · 20th April 2008, 13:31

Similar thread exists.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...tery-life.html

revvhed · 20th April 2008, 14:15

By any chance were these OE batteries Exide ? My personal observation is that it seems as though Exide batteries are built to last .. as long as the warranty is valid. Any day after that is a bonus .. and I have been a loyal Exide user for very very long. No more ..

hrag · 20th April 2008, 15:08

The OEM Exide on my 2003 March Indica lasted for 39 months and 60000 km. I'm sure it would have lasted longer if I had fixed the faulty regulator issue that surfaced then earlier. The extra load on the battery has been remote locking and a music system.

Sam Kapasi · 20th April 2008, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by revvhed

By any chance were these OE batteries Exide ? My personal observation is that it seems as though Exide batteries are built to last .. as long as the warranty is valid. Any day after that is a bonus .. and I have been a loyal Exide user for very very long. No more ..

They were both Exide. And same here, Exide would be my last choice.

I'm beginning to think I should change the question to: How long did your EXIDE OE battery last.

shrivz · 20th April 2008, 15:51

The EXIDE battery in my dad's altura lasted 4 1/2 years and was replaced just a month back!

Nan · 20th April 2008, 15:56

The OE Exide battery on my Santro lasted for 7 years! I have now sold the car to one of my friends and the car still runs on it. It has been 8 years till now!!! No Problems at all!

DocG · 20th April 2008, 17:21

My EXIDE battery lasted me 13 months...It came with a 12 month warranty :Frustrai!!!
Still got no other options for the car...New one has 18 month warranty

On my DD no idea, battery lasted over 2 1/2 years, but just replaced it at my 50K service...No reason just wanted a new battery...Not sure about my other cars though

drpullockaran · 20th April 2008, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

They were both Exide. And same here, Exide would be my last choice.

I'm beginning to think I should change the question to: How long did your EXIDE OE battery last.

The present exide sold in the Indian market is not the original Exide as the original company TUDOR limited has transferred its licence to Prestolite battery. Its still under litigation though.
Bye and wear your seat belts.

GTO - Touring · 20th April 2008, 18:59

My experience with OEM Batteries:

1. Mercedes : 24 months before a replacement was required.

2. OHC Vtec : A little less than 4 years. Switched to Amaron.

3. Jeep : OEM Battery lasted 40 months.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I'm suspecting that perhaps batteries supplied at OE level are made in a cheaper manner, perhaps to be supplied to automotive manufacturers in India at a lower cost.

Thats a fact, and indeed the worst kept secret of the auto industry. Battery makers design OEM batteries to last only 1 - 2 years, or the duration of the battery warranty. Amongst the brands, Exide is the worst while Amaron is amongst the best.

NetfreakBombay · 20th April 2008, 19:09

Is Amaron expensive as compared to Exide (for similar batteries) ?

20th April 2008, 11:28	#91
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 103 Times	My Santro's Exide lasted 4-5 years. It had power windows, a simple ICE setup (4 speakers+HU). Then I changed it to Tata Green. Working fine. But now, the car is sold!
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20th April 2008, 11:47	#92
RedOne BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 347 Thanked: 160 Times View My Garage	The OE battery on my OHC lasted 2 years. Replaced with an Amaron and it's been going strong for 5 years now. Amaron has the best warranty as well. Gears, Red-One.
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20th April 2008, 12:02	#93
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 660 Thanked: 176 Times View My Garage	mine died somewhere bout 2.5 yrs in a year after my basic amp instal.
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20th April 2008, 13:18	#94
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Mt first Santro's battery lasted 4 years & was still working when I sold the car. The car just had an Alpine HU & two pair of speakers apart from the usual central locking, power windows etc. Second Santro's battery also lasted 3.5 years & again when I sold the car it was working fine. Both these batteries were Exide. My OHC's standard Exide was replaced early on due to electrical requirements & the larger Panasonic lasted about 2-odd years after which it gave up. Now have been on another Exide for the last 1.5 years & it seems to be doing fine.
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20th April 2008, 13:23	#95
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	My brother's wagonR bought in 2002, the battery was good till 2007 when he decided enough is enough & went for a new battery. 5 years plus on the OE battery.
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20th April 2008, 13:31	#96
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,911 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Similar thread exists. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...tery-life.html
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20th April 2008, 14:15	#97
revvhed BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 184 Thanked: 30 Times	Exide ?? By any chance were these OE batteries Exide ? My personal observation is that it seems as though Exide batteries are built to last .. as long as the warranty is valid. Any day after that is a bonus .. and I have been a loyal Exide user for very very long. No more ..
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20th April 2008, 15:08	#98
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	The OEM Exide on my 2003 March Indica lasted for 39 months and 60000 km. I'm sure it would have lasted longer if I had fixed the faulty regulator issue that surfaced then earlier. The extra load on the battery has been remote locking and a music system.
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20th April 2008, 15:51	#100
shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune, MH12 Posts: 602 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	The EXIDE battery in my dad's altura lasted 4 1/2 years and was replaced just a month back! Last edited by shrivz : 20th April 2008 at 15:57.
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20th April 2008, 15:56	#101
Nan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 5 Times	The OE Exide battery on my Santro lasted for 7 years! I have now sold the car to one of my friends and the car still runs on it. It has been 8 years till now!!! No Problems at all!
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20th April 2008, 17:21	#102
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	My EXIDE battery lasted me 13 months...It came with a 12 month warranty :Frustrai!!! Still got no other options for the car...New one has 18 month warranty On my DD no idea, battery lasted over 2 1/2 years, but just replaced it at my 50K service...No reason just wanted a new battery...Not sure about my other cars though
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20th April 2008, 19:09	#105
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,128 Times	Is Amaron expensive as compared to Exide (for similar batteries) ?
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