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  • #1

    How long your battery last?

    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.
    Last edited by Transporter; 17-08-2013, 08:57 AM.
    MY18 VW Tiguan Comfortline
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    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.
    MY11 Tiguan 147TSI (SOLD)

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    • #3
      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
      MY 21 T Cross 85TSI Life| Makena Turquoise | Driver Assist Package |
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      • #4
        I have Varta battery in MY05 T5 128kWTDI that is +7 years old now. Still starting strong every morning.
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        • #5
          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.
          2017 Orange Tiguan 110 TDI Comfortline + DAP .
          Traded 2009 Tiguan TDI auto Mountain Grey.

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          • #6
            Does anybody know where can I buy a battery on Sunday?
            MY18 VW Tiguan Comfortline

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            • #7
              How long you battery last?

              Kmart 10 char

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              • #8
                Originally posted by PeteC View Post
                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.
                08 MY09 R32, DBP, DSG, GIAC, R8V10 reps, KW V3, RNS510/VIM/BT/MDI, region free DVD, switched Haldex, s2t paddles,HPA dogbone rubber,Mk7 climatronics, FIS+, Adams/RDA discs & Hawk pads, Garage button, GruppeM. Front fogs, Milltek. CF Chin spoiler.Strut support. LEDs Alloy front suspension bits.....
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by PeteC View Post
                  Does anybody know where can I buy a battery on Sunday?
                  SuperCheap Auto

                  mine is 5 1/2 yrs. still going strong
                  Last edited by brad; 12-08-2013, 08:21 AM.
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                  • #10
                    Hmm my original battery lasted 3-3.5 years from memory

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                    • #11
                      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.
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                      • #12
                        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!

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                        • #13
                          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…
                          MY18 Skoda Kodiaq TSI with Luxury and Tech packs.

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                          • #14
                            Around 3 years min on all my cars.
                            R36 > MK5 2006 1.9 TDI > MK4 2003 1.6 Generation > MK3 1995 2.8 VR6 > MK2 1990 1.6 > MK1 1982 1.8 GTI

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                            • #15
                              Can anyone post a picture of his car battery which is the original factory installed into a 2010 Tiguan?
                              MY18 VW Tiguan Comfortline

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