Battery service x3

[Mrvaughng]

So this morning I received an alert on my phone and and basically it indicates that a service is due when I checked in detail I noticed that it's talking about a starter battery replacement.

So my question is those of you that have? X3G01
did you change the battery at the dealership or do you buy it from places like like a Midas?

 

[Swiegie1]

Hi

Get the same spec VARTA battery - make sure it is an AGM.

Have it registered to the car as a new battery.

Just my 2c

 

[Mrvaughng]

so i called a few places
BMW 8k excluding coding
Battery centre R3995
Local spare shop - Fiam Battery R 3990

heres the thing
the standard battery 92AH
Battery centre saying they have 90AH
Local Hardware 95AH

 

[AshG108]

Best aftermarket is VARTA - if you go bigger then fine but if you go smaller then personally I don't feel comfy. I read up on a few forums and the guys advised to always put the same AH or higher.
I would shop around with a few more places or BMW branches and see if they having specials also.

 

[Mrvaughng]

Best aftermarket is VARTA - if you go bigger then fine but if you go smaller then personally I don't feel comfy. I read up on a few forums and the guys advised to always put the same AH or higher.
I would shop around with a few more places or BMW branches and see if they having specials also.

thanks ash, were can i get the varta battery from.

 

[VinceM]

so i called a few places
BMW 8k excluding coding
Battery centre R3995
Local spare shop - Fiam Battery R 3990

heres the thing
the standard battery 92AH
Battery centre saying they have 90AH
Local Hardware 95AH

Also try Midrand BMW, speak to Deago


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[Mrvaughng]

Also try Midrand BMW, speak to Deago


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Im based in Durban though

 

[SrC]

Just had this done at BMW last week under motorplan, 3rd time the message popped up since last year. I would also suggest the Varta same 92ah, as the dealer fitted a BMW branded first national battery.

 

[AshG108]

thanks ash, were can i get the varta battery from.

thanks ash, were can i get the varta battery from.

Bro - Durban's best bet would be Midas...I also checked online and it shows as they stock it too but Midas Midrand. Try your Midas and ask specifically for it?

Google shows me First Battery Centre -Bluff has it and also try batteriesonline.co.za.

658 – G14 95Ah-VARTA AGM – Midas Midrand

Midas Midrand | Midas Spares | Midrand Midas Johannesburg

midasparts.co.za

Sorry, not too familiar with Durbs dude.

 

[gavsadler]

Varta is the way to go, 2nd choice would be Willard.

In my experience, the Varta has about 10-15% more Ah and CCA, compared to other equivalent size batteries.

2 year warranty as well (same for Willard).

Ultimately you get what you pay for with Batteries.

If I remember correctly, there’s a place in Durban North which is a Varta agent. Allied Auto Electrical

 

[Holiman]

+1 for VARTA comments and slightly higher AH would not hurt

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[Greenz]

If you willing to take a drive...Battery world in Pietermaritzburg stock Varta and Willard.

Always received great service and pricing from them plus the take away next door sells awesome samoosas and dagwood sandwiches.

 

[MR_Y]

Out of curiosity, if one purchases the battery from Battery Centre, can a BMW dealer perform the registration or coding?
Can Battery Centre perform that, or is it locked to dealers only, or those with the required software?

 

[AshG108]

If you willing to take a drive...Battery world in Pietermaritzburg stock Varta and Willard.

Always received great service and pricing from them plus the take away next door sells awesome samoosas and dagwood sandwiches.

Who needs friends when you get contacts like this ha ha ha!! Dependent on samoosas, plan your drive home carefully back to durbs ha ha ha

 

[Holiman]

Who needs friends when you get contacts like this ha ha ha!! Dependent on samoosas, plan your drive home carefully back to durbs ha ha ha

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[Mrvaughng]

Who needs friends when you get contacts like this ha ha ha!! Dependent on samoosas, plan your drive home carefully back to durbs ha ha ha

awesome hey, thanks i may just consider this.
my sons on school break from next week so i might make it a roadtrip for him.
maybe go to howick one time.

 

[AshG108]

awesome hey, thanks i may just consider this.
my sons on school break from next week so i might make it a roadtrip for him.
maybe go to howick one time.

Sounds like a top idea bro

 

[MLorgat]

My X5 G05 battery is 6 years old now and is due for a change, the original battery is a 90AH/12V/900CCA which was manufactured in the US by Varta for BMW

The only company I found locally which makes the same AH and CCA is Raylite which is manufactured by First national battery, all the first battery centres stock it, I decided to get the 658 Varta Silver AGM instead but haven't gotten a chance to fit it in yet as I need to have it coded and registered

I seen Guys that used Carly to register it but it doesn't get properly coded without using ISTA

Anybody with experience in coding and registering batteries? The varta I bought is rated 5ah higher and 50CCA lower.