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How to look after your battery

A quality, working battery is essential to the good running of your Volkswagen. Find out more about our AGM starter batteries and get answers to some frequently asked questions.

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For an energetic start

What does your vehicle need to be ready to roll? Energy from the battery! It’s the most common cause of breakdowns, so a good quality and regular checks are essential.

  • An overview of our car batteries

    What types of battery are there?

    • EFB/EFB+ starter battery:
      EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery = flooded, optimised lead-acid batteries) batteries impress with a long service life and low self-discharge rate and are well-suited to cars that feature automatic start/stop technology.
    • AGM starter battery:
      AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat = battery acid absorbed and held in glass mats) batteries boast high performance and an interior installation and are well-suited to vehicles with numerous electrical equipment components, e.g. heated seats or air conditioning.
    • Lead-calcium starter battery:
      Our maintenance-free lead-calcium batteries (= conventional lead-acid batteries) have a long service life and are mainly installed in models that feature automatic start/stop technology.
    • EFB/EFB+ Economy battery:
      For your Volkswagen that is four years old or more, we offer an Economy version of our start/stop batteries: They are slightly adjusted standard parts in verified Volkswagen quality and reflect current market values.

    Prices for our batteries can be requested from your Volkswagen Retailer.

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  • Benefits for vehicles with automatic start/stop technology

    The benefits of our EFB and EFB+ batteries at a glance:

    • For automatic start/stop technology:
      Thanks to their high quality, these batteries are suitable for the more frequent starting processes in vehicles with automatic start/stop technology and are tailor-made for your Volkswagen.
    • Strong performance:
      Due to high-grade materials and an above-average lead content, which helps cover the considerable energy demand.
    • More effective power consumption and charging capacity:
      Thanks to surface-active carbon additives – EFB+ version only.
    • Long service life:
      Due to low self-discharge rate. They’re also maintenance-free, so you don’t have to top up the water or check the electrolyte.
    • High cold-start reliability:
      Reliable at temperatures as low as -25 °C.

    In addition to the benefits of EFB and EFB+ batteries, our AGM batteries also offer you the following:

    • More power:
      You can enjoy more power and improved cycle stability.
    • More protection:
      Compared with EFB/EFB+ batteries, AGM starter batteries are more resistant to corrosion and have reduced acid layering. The battery acid is completely bound in a glass mat, making them leak-proof. This is important as they are installed exclusively in the interior, e.g. in the luggage compartment.

Battery FAQs

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Keeping you going

Our battery services make sure that your car’s electronic components are getting the power they need. To get your battery checked, book a service at your local retailer.

Do you need a new battery?

Long periods of inactivity, lots of short distance trips and other factors may damage your battery over time. Our experts will ensure you get the right replacement quickly.

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Return and recycling of batteries

Do you need a new battery and are wondering what to do with the old one? Can your used battery be recycled? Answers to this questions and more are available here.

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