How long your battery last?

**PeteC** · 10-08-2013, 04:20 PM

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** · 10-08-2013, 05:22 PM

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** · 10-08-2013, 07:55 PM

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** · 10-08-2013, 09:09 PM

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

**peter51** · 10-08-2013, 10:20 PM

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** · 11-08-2013, 10:31 AM

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

**Orrgazmo1986** · 11-08-2013, 10:37 AM

Kmart 10 char

**greg32** · 11-08-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by PeteC

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.