Dr Dave Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have been looking for two Varta LFD90 batteries to replace the failed banner energy bull and its brother but the Varta's locally and on some web sites are over £100 each and prices are set to rise due to the rising cost of lead and the falling pound. I have just signed up with Tayna for there email which gives a 5% discount and two LFD90s including delivery is £168.29 Total. So i would suggest if you want any of these its time to order. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just bumping this thread up I have looked on Tayna.co.uk today and the Varta LFD90 has gone up from £79.95 to £87.95 and that's still cheap in comparison to others and don't forget you can get the 5% discount. I hope anyone who wanted them got them at the lower price. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon B Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Do be aware that a lot of suppliers sell to the trade - Manbat for example - and quote prices net of VAT! V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I saw something mentioned on a forum recently that surprised me but don't know if it is true. If you sign up with Halfords as a Trade Customer, they give big discounts ...... allegedly. 8-) Might be worth investigating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 747 - 2017-01-27 4:37 PM I saw something mentioned on a forum recently that surprised me but don't know if it is true. If you sign up with Halfords as a Trade Customer, they give big discounts ...... allegedly. 8-) Might be worth investigating. Yes, circa 20% and you can see trade prices on-line if you register with your trade card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 There is a couple of advantages about Halfords they are very good at exchanging under warranty and you can return the battery to any branch. However they are expensive and may not sell the brand you want. If you do order online, returns are very difficult as i could find no-one who will transport a lead acid battery. But the lower prices may negate this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi placed an order yesterday evening for a Varta LFD90 yesterday with Advanced Battery Supplies. £90 including next working day delivery so I should get it Monday. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thats a great price. Good find. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Worth checking if Euro Car Parts have a sale on. They used to be very cheap, now they have put their prices up and regularly drop them again for a 30% off sale which they have at the moment. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ But you need to order online first - which costs nothing. If you just turn up at the counter without an online order they will charge you full price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 A guy on ebay is selling a pair of Varta LFD 90's with a current bid of £17. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x2-VARTA-LFD90-12v-90Ah-leisure-Marine-deep-cycle-batterys-off-motorhome-/322400180590?hash=item4b108c596e:g:OKkAAOSwo4pYhjym This is the company we get our Varta LFD 90 batteries from now at a price matching the above £90 : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LFD90-Varta-Professional-Deep-Cycle-Leisure-Battery-90Ah-Caravan-Camper-Marine-/291689305265?hash=item43ea0994b1:g:cAwAAOSwT5tWKe9Z It is only a small shop so they normally only keep 2 or 3 LFD 90's in stock, so you can be sure they have not been sitting there for weeks. Therefore you might have to wait a day if you order but can be sure they are fresh, not already lost half their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myshell Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 747 - 2017-01-27 4:37 PM I saw something mentioned on a forum recently that surprised me but don't know if it is true. If you sign up with Halfords as a Trade Customer, they give big discounts ...... allegedly. 8-) Might be worth investigating. I wanted a 115 AH Leisure battery looked on t'internet Halfrauds advertising one for £95:00, made a note of the physical size of it and checked the following day if it would fit in my battery box, yes it would, so I rang Halfrauds Preston branch to order one, the price had gone up overnight to £135:00. Halfrauds Bigger Highway Robbers than Dick Turpin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 myshell - 2017-01-29 5:43 PM I wanted a 115 AH Leisure battery looked on t'internet Halfrauds advertising one for £95:00, made a note of the physical size of it and checked the following day if it would fit in my battery box, yes it would, so I rang Halfrauds Preston branch to order one, the price had gone up overnight to £135:00. Halfrauds Bigger Highway Robbers than Dick Turpin All I can say is you need to find someone with a Halfords Trade card!!! Current trade price, even with RRP of £135, is seriously less than your original price! If you where nearer B'ham I would offer to help, but... Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi next working day includes Saturdays so just got to get out into the cold to fit it !!! Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 myshell - 2017-01-29 5:43 PM I wanted a 115 AH Leisure battery looked on t'internet Halfrauds advertising one for £95:00, made a note of the physical size of it and checked the following day if it would fit in my battery box, yes it would, so I rang Halfrauds Preston branch to order one, the price had gone up overnight to £135:00. Halfrauds Bigger Highway Robbers than Dick Turpin They are all at it. Prices up and down like yoyo. I have just got one from http://www.eurocarparts.com/ for £94.49 and a Bosch Main Battery for £105. They will be 30% more tomorrow until the next sale (lol) PS: Took old batteries to scrapyard and got 50p a kilo. You have to show photo ID now and have cheque or paid into bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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