New battery

[peterhawk58]

Hi fellow club members and nutters !
I rejoined the club 5 yrs ago when i bought another, well used, mk2 Countryman having promised myself i wouldn't buy another unless it was in tip top condition ! You know the story.
Anyway, having carried out major mechanical surgery last year i am going to convert to negative earth with alternator but i also need a new battery and was wondering if any club member could recommend a brand of battery that will fit without interfering with the alternator. I look forward to hearing from anyone on the subject whether it be informative, encouraging or humorous

[austina40sam]

I have just brought a Shield battery. Keith Bennett has one too. I'm not able to send the link sadly.

[Dave the rave]

Here's link to their website :- https://www.shieldbatteries.co.uk/

[austina40sam]

Thanks Dave. Hope your doing well mate.

[Mike Hodgson]

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=542&p=2844&hilit=battery#p2844

[Keith Bennett]

Shield are one of the UK's oldest existing hard-rubber battery manufacturers and their cells are easily get-at-able, unlike the so-called "sealed-for-life" sorts. Not only does it make maintenance a doddle (yes, even for me!), the classic "bare-top" cell connectors make this classic battery the perfect match for a classic vehicle.

They ain't cheap, but give outstanding service.

[Dave the rave]

Doing ok Sam, thanks.
Old saying innit....Yer Gets Whats Yer Pays For....!

[peterhawk58]

My thanks to you for all the replies and information. Will be looking at a Shield first.

[Mike Hodgson]

I bought a new 038 so called "budget" battery for UYH from an EBay supplier Jan 2017 £45 next day delivery 3 year warranty,absolutely no problems with it and still performing well. £140 for a battery not good value imo.
Also bought battery for wifes diesel Fusion 18 months on still good.

[Keith Bennett]

Sounds like a plan, Mike, but how many miles does UYH do in a week (lockdown excepted of course).