If I do not get something from Varta support I will try the above code and just update the specs in VCDS. I have seen others claim theirs auto detected the new battery but would rather not risk it and kill the battery before its time.... again. I do have a solar battery maintainer now that connects to the ODB, but the battery is dropping to 11v soon as it is switched off even after a 150mile trip, then 10v when left for a few days, so does seem a little sad and a bit late with the maintainer, will use the maintainer with the new battery though to keep it topped up.

Quality: During the manufacturing process of the Varta F21 battery, more than 100 parameters are monitored to guarantee the complete quality and reliability of the product. As the batteries can be installed with the terminals "facing" the conductor or "facing" towards the headlights, the convention is to verify the polarity of the battery by placing ourselves on the side closest to the terminals (as if we "glued" the terminals to our body) High charging acceptance for absorbing large surges of electrical energy generated via brake energy recuperation If nobody is home or the courier does not feel its safe to leave securely, they will reattempt the following day. They normally do this 2 times and then return to the sender (us).Larger Commercial & Marine batteries which need to be sent via pallet may incur an extra postal charge. First, the battery technology. This is especially relevant if your vehicle is equipped with the start-stop system, or if your application requires deep discharge of the battery. We can run a computerised test on the vehicle's starter motor, idling and charging system with a print-out provided for you if required.

For that reason, we list some of the reasons why we believe that choosing the right Varta Battery is always a wise choice:

Cheaper than super-cheap! See it elsewhere for a lower price & we will match it. In the unlikely case we are not the best for the delivered price on the identical battery call us to beat it on 1300 123228. Some conditions apply. The Right Battery – Guaranteed: Millions of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and others have come from the factory with a Varta providing the cranking power and the stable, reliable voltage that is so important to the many computers fitted to modern cars. Leading Brand: The Varta brand, with over 125 years of history, is the world's leading manufacturer of automotive batteries. Your Varta F21 battery is manufactured by the number one manufacturer in the industry. Secondly, the measurement of the battery is very important, since the dimensions will determine whether we can install the battery in the space that we have reserved for its installation. To find out if the technology is compatible with our vehicle, we can consult the vehicle manual (in some cases it specifies it) or see if the original battery has any of these acronyms or texts: AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) .

We deliver to Most areas within the UK Mainland. For offshore UK islands please call 0800 195 98 97 as charges will apply. For standard fittings where the car battery is easily accessible you generally won’t need to book an appointment, although calling the Store first is always appreciated. In this way, if we have a gap greater than the measurements of the battery, we are guaranteed that it will fit in that gap. Has at least three to four times more cycle life and can meet the demands of all Start-Stop vehicles and high-end luxury vehicles There are countless brands of batteries on the market and it is normal for a non-expert user to have doubts about which battery to choose.Most of our online products include VAT and FREE Delivery to the UK Mainland only. We pay our couriers for a next working day service. Sometimes (although rarely) courier issues can delay parcels, so please allow up to 48 hours for delivery. Please see above for extra charges. If your vehicle has a start-stop system, has high energy demands or requires deep discharges, we recommend an AGM technology battery.

VARTA Start-Stop Plus batteries are the perfect solution for vehicles featuring advanced Start-Stop technology with regenerative braking and additional fuel-saving technologies. If your vehicle is conventional, does not have much electronics and is of some age, it is very likely that it has a conventional acid battery.However, we must warn you that there are some situations in which the delivery time could be affected: The batteries are sent by an external courier service for which we have contracted a 24-hour delivery service that, under normal circumstances, they are complying.