Car Battery

[Boltd]

Hi,

where would i find a new or second hand battery for a jeep and how much money should I be expecting to pay for it.

Thanks

[angiud]

Second hand battery

[Tropicalevo]

I am not sure where you are based, but you buy a battery from most mechanical repair places. If they can service/repair the car - they can usually sell a battery.

I cannot remember the last price that I paid, less than 2,000 baht I think.

Be careful of the battery terminal sizes. There are at least two different ones for a jeep. (Yep - small and large.)

I would not consider a second hand one. They are usually second hand for a reason.

Let us know what area you are in and maybe someone knows a local name for you.

(You can buy a battery charger from Supot Electric on the ring road near Maenam/Bophut. They are slow but good.)

[Gigabyte]

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I would not consider a second hand one. They are usually second hand for a reason.

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Totally in agreement.

Unless you need that battery because you're about to sell your vehicle and just need some power to have it started for at least a couple of days, I also wouldn't consider a second hand battery. It will maybe cost half the price of a new one but will last at most half the time and will give you ten times the troubles. Why not get a new maintenance free or at least one that needs water once in a while but at least new? If you can't afford a car new battery, maybe you can't really afford the vehicle...

[John 1]

Please look in Craigs list I have a cheap 5 years old battery will fit any make of Jeep for 500bt or nearest offer. Also guaranteed to fit but no warranty.

[Boltd]

Got one thanks,

New for 3K

reason for 2nd hand was we needed one asap and it was late

thanks again

[Boater]

You paid 3 K !!!! They are normally 700 thb

[Leckyman]

You paid 3 K !!!! They are normally 700 thb

700 Baht!! You must be joking... It's double that for a decent motorbike one.

[neverdie]

You paid 3 K !!!! They are normally 700 thb

700 Baht!! You must be joking... It's double that for a decent motorbike one.

Not true, if you are talking about a motorscooter. I recently bought a new sealed battery of reasonable quality for 400 baht. Prices do vary depending on model etc & of course you will pay more for a BIGBIKE one.

[robsamui]

Please look in Craigs list I have a cheap 5 years old battery will fit any make of Jeep for 500bt or nearest offer. Also guaranteed to fit but no warranty.

Erm ... what's 'Crag's List'?

R

[Boater]

I bought a brand new ( well I hope it was ) battery for a ford ranger for 700 thb ( this was 2 years ago ) , but got quoted the same for a new battery on a hilux the other day

[Leckyman]

For a good battery for a big (ish) bike, you're looking at 1,500Baht.

I'm surprised at the cheapness of a car battery, tho i haven't bought one in years.

[Jimi007]

My car battery, for a good one, was 2,300 Bht. My motorbike, for a Jell Cell, not lead acid installed was close to 700 Bht. I think lead acid batteries are abound 350 installed. It's been a few years since I've bought either...