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allenultra
post Apr 7 2019, 12:53 PM

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QUOTE(zaly @ Apr 6 2019, 08:36 PM)
Varta 90ah come from manufacturer (German Made) can last for 6 year for my BMW but after changed another Varta 95ah (bought locally) can last just 2yrs++
what can i say, the new battery just last one or max 2++ yrs only
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The Varta bought locally guarantee original?

Now those imported from Germany, some of them are recond battery (Varta)
As for those supplied through Malaysia distributor (agm, efb, normal mf battery), those are made in South Korea.

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post Apr 7 2019, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 3 2019, 09:16 AM)
Of course that's good news. Anything that bring down the cost for the rakyat is always good news. However it must never be at the expense of quality. There's always a trade of.

Then again the only way to really bring down costs is to improve the currency's exchange rate. Now that will surely bring about general improvement in quality standard. But economics is for some other day.

Now we have the Camel brand, I've also seen a Cheetah brand as well. They must obviously like animals.

I am a slow learner and I don't jump for every new brand that hits the market. Kiasu & Kiasi lol

Out of curiosity, has Camel released its warranty period, technical specifications & pricing already on its models ?
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For certain models, it will be 18-month warranty.
Namely
Ns40
Ns60
80d23L

Din series still 1 year warranty.
Pricing wise is very competitive. Just sold a DIN100 agm for Rm800
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post Apr 7 2019, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 7 2019, 03:07 PM)
It's shocking that there's even recond batteries like Varta. Surely BMW wouldn't want to be in the recond battery business. Stakes too high. Most likely it's from the shady BMW importers.
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Most Varta batteries imported from Europe have week/year on the battery terminal (positive or negative, cannot remember)

Those vendors usually recharge them, grind off the week/year and resell
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post Apr 7 2019, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(AllnGap @ Apr 7 2019, 06:57 PM)
I think my varta is from Korea.
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Black or Blue Dynamic?
If so, from Korea.
Same as those Delkor, GP, Energizer. From the same factory
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post Apr 7 2019, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(AllnGap @ Apr 7 2019, 08:50 PM)
Forgot liao
I remembered is one level higher than q85, like 60Ah that model.

Which battery last longer in the market now ??
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Q85 is higher than 60ah....

What car do u drive?
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post Apr 7 2019, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(AllnGap @ Apr 7 2019, 09:05 PM)
Mazda 6 2.5L

I turned off i-stop permanently d. Don't need to buy so high end ones
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For varta

Usually

55D23L
80d23L
95D23L (Q85)
115d23L (Q85)

2 years consider good already....


It is not those Varta AGM. Definitely made in Korea
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post Apr 8 2019, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 8 2019, 08:41 AM)
How long is the Warranty Period ?
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1 year warranty for all Varta sold in Malaysia by official distributor.
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post Apr 8 2019, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(NinjaGaiden @ Apr 8 2019, 08:53 AM)
Using Amaran NS60 on my city GM6...next month the battery will mark 4 years old...SC suggest me to change the batt, 75% balance...not sure true or not...
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NS60? Possible can last much longer since the original size is NS40

Just visit any shops that have the battery tester, check the health of the battery for confirmation.
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Apr 8 2019, 11:07 AM)
DIN100 AGM for RM800??!!

So cheap? What brand?
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Camel DIN100L AGM - RM800 siap pasang, trade-in, battery registration

* Just sharing, will post in Garage Sales instead for other models

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post Apr 8 2019, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(eddyann @ Apr 8 2019, 11:21 AM)
varta black 46b24ls, cca tested only 225CCA. kinda weak and I noticed it is weak to start a CR-V. The car is daily driven, no problem with the alternator, the engine can runs also when taking out the battery
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Varta Black, confirmed made in South Korea (Delkor plant). 2 years (46B24L) kinda good already if you ask me smile.gif

I would say for Honda CR-V, its better to put in 50B24L or 55B24L. Should last longer on paper
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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 8 2019, 01:43 PM)
It's perplexing isn't it ? Why is it that certain models of other brands even has better Warranty Period than Varta's despite its legendary reputation.
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I question Varta salesman before.
Coz GP told us Varta/Delkor/GP all from the same production plant in South Korea, then the Varta salesman claim that Varta batteries using better technology as oppose to GP/Delkor/Energizer, and I asked why the warranty period remain 12 months? He kept quiet.

Johnson Controls own Varta/Delkor/Energiser, OEM for GP. JV partner of Amaron

There are no Blue/Black Dynamic from Varta till Johnson Controls bought them over. Then everyone gila want Varta (they thought everything made in Germany......)
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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 8 2019, 04:00 PM)
You've hit the nail of the head with that salesman. 😂

I don't think Johnson Control ever bought over Varta the company. Johnson Controls only bought the exclusive rights to produce Varta batteries from Varta for these parts of the world.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VARTA

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In 2002, the consumer battery activities (excluding button cells) were sold to Rayovac. The automotive battery business was acquired by Johnson Controls. The button cell and home energy storage businesses were acquired by Montana Tech Components.

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QUOTE(IamAHuman @ Apr 8 2019, 03:55 PM)
I wanted to get this as the price is really attractive. However, it's from China and it's still new in the market. Rather spend a bit more to be safe as the battery is the only thing that connects and supplies electricity to the vehicle.

In the end, I got myself a Banner - Running Bull.
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Yes. I agreed.
Camel is very new in Malaysia, 39 years in China.
One of my friends, choose FIAMM over Camel. RM900 vs RM600
He said made in China cannot use whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif

I ordered the Camel 80D23L (18 months warranty) to replace the dying Varta 55D23L (2 years), let see how it goes.

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post Apr 8 2019, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(Roman Catholic @ Apr 8 2019, 04:29 PM)
Is Camel company a wholly owned foreign direct investment or owned by locals or a mixture of shareholdings ?
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Should be FDI. Not sure of the Malaysia Sdn Bhd shareholder structure.

https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/03/471...pansionary-mode

 

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