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Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but could not see anywhere else to put this.
Question is : Has anyone had issues with Century Batteries lately?
That ^^^^^ is the question if you do not want to read the whole back story I have below.
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Short answer: Yeah, I was thinking about this recently when I had to replace two batteries (in two different cars) within a week of each other.
I initially bought Century batteries on the advice of a ethnic furniture salesman.
The first couple I bought (FG MKII and AU ute) were really good. I don't know if they are still working as I no longer have those cars.
Over the last 4 years or so, I have bought Century batteries for the 3 AUs that I have.
The one in the XR8 lasted just on 3 years. I can't be too critical of it as it is not a daily driver and don't have a charger for it.
The one in the XR6 ute lasted about the same time though. While the car is not daily driven, it is used at least once a week.
The one in the wagon has been in there for about 2 years and is starting to get a little lazy particularly at 4am on a cold morning. This car is the daily and does about 30,000k a year.
Just thinking out loud - is quality suffering so that supercheap can keep selling them at a price?