Battery - New or charge?

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   Hi

Over the past week on a couple of occasions my Nissan 

Micra 1.0(51 plate) battery has sounded a little tired 

i.e. struggled to start on first attempt, however OK on 

second attempt.

Does this sound like it is on its way out? Can i charge 

it with a power pack? or does it need replacing?

Can i check the battery life?

Not sure when the battery was last changed, had the car 

about 18 months.

If a new battery is required, where is cheapest place to 

get one?

Thanks

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collinsc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 14 August 2010 Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote collinsc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Battery - New or charge? Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:25
	Hi Over the past week on a couple of occasions my Nissan Micra 1.0(51 plate) battery has sounded a little tired i.e. struggled to start on first attempt, however OK on second attempt. Does this sound like it is on its way out? Can i charge it with a power pack? or does it need replacing? Can i check the battery life? Not sure when the battery was last changed, had the car about 18 months. If a new battery is required, where is cheapest place to get one? Thanks

Mick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Management General Dogs Body Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 2113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2012 at 02:43
	Hi. I know this is a little late but it does sound like you need a new battery. You could try and top up the levels and give it a good long trickle charge. Also check your cables from the battery to the starter for corrosion or a poor connection. Mick

collinsc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 14 August 2010 Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote collinsc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2012 at 19:23
	Never too late, thanks Mick. I actually did neither, and it's still working fine :)