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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:07 pm

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Post by mikeWalsall » Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:10 pm

I thought it was shocking ..!!
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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:12 pm

Robbery, assault and battery?
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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by Stew71 » Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:01 am

Gasy wrote:Ahh the old sales line

We don't make anything on them and fit them for free

Good business sense that

Loads of people on here use bosch
Varna not gonna be £40 worth better
In my opinion
OK! I guess you can't blame them for trying. I think I'll save my money and go with the Bosch.

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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by tonni » Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:10 am

Hi! I understand your issue [dodgy link removed]battery terminal placement can be a real headache when looking for replacements. One option is to check if your current battery has a part number and search for an exact match online or at an auto parts store. Alternatively, some batteries come with reversible terminals or adapters to help with fitment. You might also try specialty battery suppliers or forums specific to Freda owners, as they may have recommendations for compatible replacements. If all else fails, you could look into extending the cables safely, but that should be a last resort. Hope this helps!
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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by nth » Sat Mar 08, 2025 5:40 pm

In my opinion you dont get better more reliable batteries than Yuasa, if i couldn't get a Yuasa i would use Bosch as a second choice.
Avoid Euro Car Parts/CP4L own brand 'Lion' batteries like the plague, They are cheap for a reason.

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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by MaksItaly » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:52 pm

andydad wrote: Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:37 pm Hi. My problem is that the battery on my Freda has the positive on the left, whereas most of the replacement batteries seem to have positive on the right.
Anyone know where I can get the right battery?

Thanks

If you have tried all available methods and still decided that you need to buy a new battery, then try to look at the website of the store DODGY LINK REMOVED. This is a fairly large store with car parts, in which there is a good chance to find what you need
Have you tried extending the wires?
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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by g8dhe » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:57 pm

Are we really going to re-open a 10 year old discussion ?
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Re: battery terminals in opposite positions

Post by Bongolian » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:31 pm

I hope they’re not still stood holding the battery,. :D
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