Price of Honda Jazz car battery

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pingin

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My garage told me that my Honda Jazz 1.2 (2006) needs a new battery. The battery has never been changed in the six years I've owned it.

They're quoting €145 for a new one, saying it's a specialist battery. This seems excessive for a small car. I've read elsewhere that the electronics and other systems need to be reset when the battery's changed and that only dealers can do this.

Should I look elsewhere for a cheaper option?

Many thanks.
 
Pricing around would suggest that's expensive. See here and [broken link removed].

Don't see anything specialist about those, did they say what was special about it?
 
Pop into Halfords, purchased leisure battery off them last yr for campervan..excellent service and local garage had spun me a story about cost of ordering it in and fitting it etc.
 
Sandals said:
Pop into Halfords, purchased leisure battery off them last yr for campervan..excellent service and local garage had spun me a story about cost of ordering it in and fitting it etc.
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I should have mentioned try a local motor factors first, they are almost universally cheaper than the likes of Halfords, often significantly so.
 
Just be careful that your car radio doesn't need a code after the battery is changed.
 
Thanks for all the help everyone. It's much appreciated. I wasn't able to reply yesterday.

I emails my own garage and asked for a price breakdown and why it was so expensive but there's been no reply!

I'll shop around and make a decision then. My main worry is that the electronics would be messed up.

Thanks again.
 
Páid said:
Just be careful that your car radio doesn't need a code after the battery is changed.
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Exide Exide Battery EB356
Honda JAZZ (GD) 1.2
1243cc. 78hp..
From 03/2002 to 07/2008 €79.34

Item code: 1435293
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Bosch Bosch Battery 0092S40180
Honda JAZZ (GD) 1.2
1243cc. 78hp..
From 03/2002 to 07/2008. €65.60.

Just to give you an idea of prices. This includes free delivery.
No connection with "MicksGarage whatsoever.
You can check the details on line yourself
 
I had the same battery from new in my Skoda 1.9 TDi 2004, that's 11.5 years in a diesel. It failed in the middle of the frost last winter, wouldn't hold charge. A decent replacement cost €90, DIY install, 3 bolts and a bit of battery cover disassembly. 15 minutes work, re-code stereo.

Does your existing battery simply need electrolyte or does the alternator belt need tightening / replacing? If the battery is a Japanese one UASA or whatever it is unlikely to have failed. Who diagnosed the problem as battery failure? In general the only specialist batteries are for diesels which require higher turning power than those used in petrol-engined cars.
 
Dermot said:
Exide Exide Battery EB356
Honda JAZZ (GD) 1.2
1243cc. 78hp..
From 03/2002 to 07/2008 €79.34

Item code: 1435293
bosh.png

Bosch Bosch Battery 0092S40180
Honda JAZZ (GD) 1.2
1243cc. 78hp..
From 03/2002 to 07/2008. €65.60.

Just to give you an idea of prices. This includes free delivery.
No connection with "MicksGarage whatsoever.
You can check the details on line yourself
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Thanks for that Dermot. I'll certainly check it out.
 
mathepac said:
I had the same battery from new in my Skoda 1.9 TDi 2004, that's 11.5 years in a diesel. It failed in the middle of the frost last winter, wouldn't hold charge. A decent replacement cost €90, DIY install, 3 bolts and a bit of battery cover disassembly. 15 minutes work, re-code stereo.

Does your existing battery simply need electrolyte or does the alternator belt need tightening / replacing? If the battery is a Japanese one UASA or whatever it is unlikely to have failed. Who diagnosed the problem as battery failure? In general the only specialist batteries are for diesels which require higher turning power than those used in petrol-engined cars.
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Hello mathepac,
To be honest, I'm not sure. The car had to go in for an airbag recall. I mentioned that there was a belt noise from a cold start and the engine was a bit slow in turning over. They said that, having checked it, the alternator belt needed lubrication and the battery needed replacement. It was 'a special battery', so it would be expensive. I took their word for it. Maybe I should go somewhere else for a second opinion.
 
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That'd be my suggestion. Maybe a specialist auto-electrician. I'd hate to think that a main-dealer for a company like Honda was trying to make money on the sly from a customer along with the Honda-funded warranty work, but it all sounds like hoo-hah to me.
 
You should get a second opinion. Most of the tyre fitting companies will also replace batteries. They usually test you old battery before replacing to make sure it needs replacing. I went with a friend to get a battery replaced on a Renault Megane a few years ago. I think it cost about €65 fitted at Atlas Tyres in Stillorgan.
 
vandriver said:
I've never heard of a belt being lubricated,surely this would degrade the belt?
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Thanks everyone. I'm going along to a Fastfit place in the next few days. Now that you say it vandriver, what is belt lubricating? Maybe he meant lubrication of wheels or pulleys. I'm a reasonably alert customer but a garage could spin any old yarn and I wouldn't know any better!
 
I know nothing about it, but the web suggests lubricating an alternator belt is a stopgap to replacing it.
 
They did mention that the belt might need replacing, so maybe I'd get that done too.
 
pingin said:
... They said that, having checked it, the alternator belt needed lubrication and the battery needed replacement. It was 'a special battery', so it would be expensive.
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If you are absolutely sure about your recollection of the conversation, then it is all lies, nonsense that belies belief from a professional main-dealer not to mind a back-street mechanic.
pingin said:
... It was 'a special battery', so it would be expensive. I took their word for it. Maybe I should go somewhere else for a second opinion.
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All nonsense. Never go back there again other than to tell them their lies have been exposed. Feel free to quote me.
 
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