How long your battery last?

[PeteC]

Mine is getting weak, and I couldnt start the car today. My car has been manufactured at the end of 2009, but it is a MY2010 release (March).

Is this normal? I thought the original batteries would last 5-6 years.

[aussietig]

From my own experience, about 2.5 years.

Ordinarily, you can have it replaced under warranty.

But it looks like you've just missed out.

[Bambazonke]

My first Tiguan TDI bought in June 2008 was still on it's original Varta battery made in Germany in Dec 2012 when I sold it. My BMW 320d built in June 2006 and registered in May 07 is still on it"s original "BMW" battery made for BMW by Sabat South Africa. My previous BM's all lasted on average 4 years but this latest one has been exceptional

[Transporter]

I have Varta battery in MY05 T5 128kWTDI that is +7 years old now. Still starting strong every morning.

[peter51]

The Varta battery in my MY09 Tiguan was replaced in April, slow to start one day nothing the next. Replaced with a Delkor , not the same size but fitted in holder ok.

[PeteC]

Does anybody know where can I buy a battery on Sunday?

[Orrgazmo1986]

How long you battery last?

Kmart 10 char

[greg32]

Does anybody know where can I buy a battery on Sunday?

When I got stuck in Febuary, I ended up having to call NRMA to replace the battery. They came out replaced the battery and checked the charging, and took away the old battery.

[brad]

Does anybody know where can I buy a battery on Sunday?

SuperCheap Auto

mine is 5 1/2 yrs. still going strong

[203132]

Hmm my original battery lasted 3-3.5 years from memory

[Transporter]

If you drive mainly short trips, the battery will have low capacity most of the time and it will shorten its life. Charging the battery to full capacity every 2months or so, using a smart charger like CTEK, may extend the battery life. I expect to get at least 4 years out of the battery.

[Dr freedom]

Ive had a Ctek for a few years now.. cant rate it highly enough.
Also have an Optima Blue Top battery thats 4 years old. It has many years left in it as well.. Ive pretty much stuck with Optima for a number of years now, never failed me, high CCA, lifes great lol!

[iamthestig]

Original Jetta Battery is 7+ years old and still going strong although it is used mainly around town and used on short trips…

My Mums Barina is 12+ and used similarly - still on the original too but I think it is on the way out…

[VW VR6]

Around 3 years min on all my cars.

[PeteC]

Can anyone post a picture of his car battery which is the original factory installed into a 2010 Tiguan?