Tuesday 29 October 2013

Batteries of the future?!

Traditional vehicle batteries may become a thing of the past. 

Volvo have taken the current process and turned it on it's head! They have developed a method of storing energy in car body panels, this advanced technology could replace conventional hybrid and electric batteries in the future.

As part of an EU-funded project, the engineers at Volvo have come up with an amazing way of making lightweight energy storage components. In other words, these 'nano batteries' are integrated in the car body panels.

To read more about the hi-tech, futurists development please visit motorward.com

Monday 28 October 2013

075 VARTA Car Batteries overview

075 (UK ref code) car batteries are one of the most common types of battery available. The 075 fit an assortment of makes & models so we thought we would highlight the differences of the VARTA 075 car batteries that we have to offer.

D59 VARTA Blue Dynamic 12V 60Ah Car Battery (075) - £48.17

This D59 VARTA Blue Dynamic 12V 60Ah Car Battery (075) is one of our best-selling replacements parts battery meets OE specifications, delivers best-in-class starting power and cold start performance, and has a large load capacity.
Key benefits
  • 4 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for vehicles of all classes
  • Optimal cold cranking power up to 110% compared to conventional batteries
  • PowerFrame® technology
  • Meets OE requirements
What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Blue Dynamic Car Battery range.
"Looking for a solid all-rounder? Look to BLUE dynamic. Our best-selling replacements parts battery meets OE specifications, delivers best-in-class starting power and cold start performance, and has a large load capacity. This high quality product is ideal for vehicles of every class."

Go to this battery here.

D21 VARTA Silver Dynamic 12V 61Ah Car Battery (075) - £52.17

This D21 VARTA Silver Dynamic 12V 61Ah Car Battery (075) has exceptionally high reserve capacity and superb cold start performance.
A premium lead-acid SLI battery that always delivers.

Key benefits
  • 5 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for high-performance vehicles with extremely high power demands
  • Exceptional cold cranking power up to 122%
  • PowerFrame® technology for exceptional performance
  • Exceeds OE requirements
What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Silver Dynamic Car Battery range.
"High-performance, highly equipped vehicles require the greatest demands from their battery. That's where our SILVER dynamic battery excels. Ultra reliable, it meets or exceeds all OE requirements, has exceptionally high reserve capacity and superb cold start performance. In short, this is a premium lead-acid SLI battery that always delivers."
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C11 VARTA Black Dynamic 12V 53Ah Car Battery (075) - £47.17

This C11 VARTA Black Dynamic 12V 53Ah Car Battery (075) is a great value range battery. Cars with entry levels of electrical equipment may need less battery power, but they still demand superior starting, consistent performance and absolute reliability.
Key benefits
  • 3 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for vehicles with less complex power demands
  • 100% cold cranking power
  • PowerFrame® technology for exceptional performance
  • Meets OE requirements
What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Black Dynamic Car Battery range.
"Cars with entry levels of electrical equipment may need less battery power, but they still demand superior starting, consistent performance and absolute reliability. And that's exactly what you get with BLACK dynamic, a tried and trusted value-for-money choice."

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Tuesday 22 October 2013

How to Change a Car Battery

Changing a car battery is perhaps not something that you have done, or in fact, ever expected to do.

As a replace car battery supplier, at PureDrive Batteries Limited we like to help when we can.

Here is a link to a great little article on "How to change a car battery".

We hope you find it useful.

Tuesday 15 October 2013

High Performance Car Batteries

At battery4cars.co.uk we stock a limited selection of OPTIMA® high performance batteries. These AGM car batteries are designed with the most advanced commercially available lead-acid technology. The OPTIMA® exclusive Spiralcell Technology® delivers incredibly strong, clean power.

What the manufacturer says:
"Delivers the strongest burst of cranking power and withstands the most extreme G forces."

We stock a limited range of both the YELLOWTOP® and REDTOP® OPTIMA® car batteries.

The YELLOWTOP® is one of the few true dual-purpose car batteries available, it has a premium cranking power, plus an impressive cycling capability and can be repeatedly brought back from deep power drains to full charge.

Key Benefits:
  • Deep-cycle and cranking power
  • Up to two times longer life
  • More than 15 times the vibration resistance
  • Spillproof, mountable in virtually any position
  • Maintenance-free
  • Faster recharging
  • Optimal starting power
  • 300+ discharge/recharge cycles
  • Heavy duty battery that functions well as a tractor battery or forklift battery.

The REDTOP® high-performance AGM car battery is designed to be the ultimate starting battery, built to deliver a powerful burst of power to ensure a reliable start-up. The OPTIMA® REDTOP® can outperform and outlast traditional batteries when used in demanding cranking/starting situations.

Key Benefits:
  • Strong starting burst
  • Up to two times longer life
  • More than 15 times the vibration resistance
  • Spillproof, mountable in virtually any position
  • Maintenance-free
  • Faster recharging
  • Optimal starting power

Our summary.
If you are looking for great quality, reliable high performance car batteries then look no further than the OPTIMA® range of car batteries.

Friday 11 October 2013

063 Varta Car Battery Reviews

The 063 car battery is one of the most common types of battery available in today's market. The 063 (The UK reference code for the size of the battery) fits a vast array of models so we thought we would highlight the differences of the three VARTA 063 car batteries that we have to offer.

B18 VARTA Blue Dynamic Car Battery

The B18 VARTA Blue Dynamic car battery is one of our best-selling replacements parts battery meets OE specifications, delivers best-in-class starting power and cold start performance, and has a large load capacity.

Key benefits
  • 4 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for vehicles of all classes
  • Optimal cold cranking power up to 110% compared to conventional batteries
  • PowerFrame® technology
  • Meets OE requirements

What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Blue Dynamic Car Battery range.
"Looking for a solid all-rounder? Look to BLUE dynamic. Our best-selling replacements parts battery meets OE specifications, delivers best-in-class starting power and cold start performance, and has a large load capacity. This high quality product is ideal for vehicles of every class."
Dimensions: Length - 207mm, Width - 175mm, Height - 175mm 
Battery Capacity: 44Ah
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 440
Price: £40.27



C6 VARTA Silver Dynamic Car Battery

The C6 VARTA Silver Dynamic car battery has exceptionally high reserve capacity and superb cold start performance. A premium lead-acid SLI battery that always delivers.

Key benefits
  • 5 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for high-performance vehicles with extremely high power demands
  • Exceptional cold cranking power up to 122%
  • PowerFrame® technology for exceptional performance
  • Exceeds OE requirements

What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Silver Dynamic Car Battery range.
"High-performance, highly equipped vehicles require the greatest demands from their battery. That's where our SILVER dynamic battery excels. Ultra reliable, it meets or exceeds all OE requirements, has exceptionally high reserve capacity and superb cold start performance. In short, this is a premium lead-acid SLI battery that always delivers."
Dimensions: Length - 207mm, Width - 175mm, Height - 175mm 
Battery Capacity: 52Ah
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 520
Price: £47.17



A17 VARTA Black Dynamic Car Battery

The A17 VARTA Black Dynamic car battery is a great value range battery. Cars with entry levels of electrical equipment may need less battery power, but they still demand superior starting, consistent performance and absolute reliability.

Key benefits
  • 3 year manufacturers warranty
  • Designed for vehicles with less complex power demands
  • 100% cold cranking power
  • PowerFrame® technology for exceptional performance
  • Meets OE requirements

What the manufacturer says about the VARTA Black Dynamic Car Battery range.
"Cars with entry levels of electrical equipment may need less battery power, but they still demand superior starting, consistent performance and absolute reliability. And that's exactly what you get with BLACK dynamic, a tried and trusted value-for-money choice."
Dimensions: Length - 207mm, Width - 175mm, Height - 175mm 
Battery Capacity: 41Ah
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360
Price: £49.27



So in summary if you are looking for a good, reliable battery then you can't go far wrong with one of the VARTA car batteries.

Tuesday 8 October 2013

VARTA Car Batteries

If you are looking for a replacement VARTA car battery then you are in good company.

VARTA car batteries are designed to deliver power and reliability. All the car batteries in the range are designed for specific uses and cover a huge number of applications. But they do all have one thing in common: state-of-the-art PowerFrame® stamped grid technology. This gird delivers optimum energy flow, unparalleled performance and uncompromising reliability.

With a growing number of car manufacturers trusting VARTA products to always deliver, you can be rest assured that quality and reliability comes first. Working with top names such as Audi, BMW, Ford and Mercedes-Benz, VARTA car batteries really are the best value money can buy.

VARTA Start-Stop / Automotive batteries currently being supplied to manufacturers.
  • Honda
  • AUDI
  • BMW EfficientDynamics
  • Ford ECOnetic
  • GM ecoFLEX
  • HYUNDAI Blue Drive
  • KIA EcoDynamics
  • Land Rover
  • Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY
  • MINI MINIMALISM
  • SEAT Ecomotive
  • SMART micro hybrid drive
  • Volvo DRIVe
battery4cars.co.uk are happy to announce that we are one of the leading UK suppliers of VARTA car batteries and are happy in the knowledge that we are passing on superb uality to our customers.

Thursday 3 October 2013

Car Battery Health & Safety Tips

As a company we supply replacement car batteries from several manufacturers, all of which take health and safety very seriously. As part of our on-going customer support we have put together a helpful guide on car battery health & safety.

Handling lead-acid car batteries is not hazardous providing proper precautions are observed.

If you are thinking of changing a car battery, please take 5 minutes to read our health & safety guide.

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Car Battery Fault Diagnosis

At Battery4Cars.co.uk we want to be able to help our customers as much as possible. That's why we will be expanding the content on the website to try and give you as much information, tips and guides about car batteries and their aftercare.

Buying a replacement car battery should be the last resort, take 5 minutes to read our Car Battery Fault Diagnosis page to see if you can prolong the life of your car battery.

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Trustworthy shop status certified



At www.battery4cars.co.uk we are please to announce that our application to be certified as a "Trustworthy Shop", by trustedshops.co.uk has been approved.

At Puredrive Batteries Limited we take our customers shopping experience seriously, that's why we have embarked in a new guaranteed trusted shop scheme that offers buyer protection. This new partnership ensures that not only can you shop safe in the knowledge that www.battery4cars.co.uk is regulated and monitored by a 3rd party, but further more, any customer reviews given are by real, genuine customers.

Trusted Shops state:
"Trusted Shops requires this shop to commit to a code of conduct, including criteria like solvency, price transparency, customer service and data protection."
So now you can shop for replacement car batteries with confidence. If you would like to view our certificate please click here.