Honda Jazz battery

[orientalist]

Against my advice the gf bought a Honda Jazz 2019 on the never never and hasn't a clue how to maintain it. It now has a battery that keeps going flat. Is it best to get a new battery from a Honda dealer? Presumably that's the most expensive option. Otherwise is there a particular spec to look for or shop to buy from? This is in the Bangna or Bangkok areas.

[worgeordie]

No don't get battery from Honda dealer, go to one of the

specialist battery shops ,sure to be at least one in your area,

GS or 3K I have found to be good batteries , don't forget to

ask for 200 Thb +- for you old battery

regards worgeordie

[KhunBENQ]

Agree with the above post.

Trivial job for one of the countless battery shops in the country.

It's a bit daring to suggest one in your area (Bangna).

This would be one (on Sukhumvit 105. "Lasalle rd"):

https://goo.gl/maps/KW5bKAo7f9oa6KRE6

Edited January 31, 2022 by KhunBENQ

[Ninafarm]

Best thing to do is go to the Honda dealership and get a new battery. These batteries are only good for 3 years. I have done this a couple of times, my Jazz is 9 years old.

[2long]

Had my Jazz for 15 years and was shocked when the first one died after just 2 years. I'm used to it now and as others have mentioned, get one at a battery shop, ad make sure you have the radio code BEFORE you change.

 

These batteries are tiny and can't last more than 2-3 years. I turn off the air con before I park, but my wife does 90% of the miles in it and she hasn't grasped this concept yet. We replaced our last battery 2-3 weeks ago. 2,000B is average price.

[KhunBENQ]

3 minutes ago, Ninafarm said:

These batteries are only good for 3 years.

Disagree. Honda does not manufacture batteries.
They have their local suppliers or what do you think.

 

Buy a quality battery from 3K or GS e.g.

Buy the biggest that fits in the available space.

3K is supplier for Mercedes assembled in Thailand.

Edited January 31, 2022 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

2 minutes ago, 2long said:

ad make sure you have the radio code BEFORE you change.

The shack where I bought they connect a small buffer battery before removing the old battery. Pros should know or point to it.

[transam]

Make sure the alternator is charging properly, B-quik will do it for free, it gives a readout of all aspects of the battery and charge system.

Your GF made a good choice of transport....????

 

You new-sh kid on the battery block is Amaron, sealed battery, has a 2 year guaranty.... ????

[orientalist]

7 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Agree with the above post.

Trivial job for one of the countless battery shops in the country.

It's a bit daring to suggest one in your area (Bangna).

This would be one (on Sukhumvit 105. "Lasalle rd"):

https://goo.gl/maps/KW5bKAo7f9oa6KRE6

Ma Dee Battery. Perfect, thanks.

[orientalist]

7 hours ago, 2long said:

Had my Jazz for 15 years and was shocked when the first one died after just 2 years. I'm used to it now and as others have mentioned, get one at a battery shop, ad make sure you have the radio code BEFORE you change.

 

These batteries are tiny and can't last more than 2-3 years. I turn off the air con before I park, but my wife does 90% of the miles in it and she hasn't grasped this concept yet. We replaced our last battery 2-3 weeks ago. 2,000B is average price.

I last owned a car 40 years ago but I still remember turning the aircon off when the battery was dying. Years before that I remember push-starting my 60s-era manual gear car, often on my own. Life was simpler then!