Fireball0088 5th Gear March 5, 2018 Share March 5, 2018 The local stockist or supplier for this DRIVE brand could be a sponsor in mycarform. A simple search will reveal that this brand is claimed as German technology or whatever. I have ridden motorcycles and cars for 30+ years, never had a total battery failure before. Even the occasional battery drain due to headlights kept on. I was able to save the battery using my Ctek charger. The second hand Ameron battery I am using now is purchased in 2014 for my honda and kept as a backup at home for the times when family cars got drained battery. It is still able to be charged and usable, even though I have completely drained this battery twice when I was away overseas for work for a couple of months. No more DRIVE or unknown brand of battery for my cars in future. Thanks for the information. I am interested in the Ctek charger. Where did you get that from and how much is it? Which model and how do you use it? Thanks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic March 7, 2018 Share March 7, 2018 this? pure-drivel.jpg Haha that one is a typo. It should be Pure Drive! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemen 2nd Gear March 8, 2018 Share March 8, 2018 For battery rescue, AA members can call their service van. Members have 2 free service call per year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 12, 2018 Share March 12, 2018 Thanks for the awareness, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolEd Neutral Newbie September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 Had a similar case in April this year, my MB car battery went dead, called the recovery team from ARS, recommended by car workshop *E...pse, family biz. Thy fitted a DRIVE battery on my MB say its from Europe, charged me SGD350, alot of money. On 9 Sept, last Sunday, car couldn't start. called ARS, thy came n claimed its the alternator problem and the battery is working ok, which is a lame excuse. thy refuse to change a new battery. thy said the alternator is spoilt. True, cause by the bad battery. i had to tow my MB to the workshop. Next morning, my mechanic checked, both alternator n battery are not working. Repair cost SGD1300. We called ARS, thy refused to admit their battery is the cause of the alternator problem. Will never use this team n brand again. extract: Bad battery effect on alternator Absolutely yes. I sell alternators all day every day - and a poor battery is often the root cause of alternator failure. ... A battery that simply will not accept charge won't necessarily cause premature failure of the alternator unless it is permanently at a low voltage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolEd Neutral Newbie September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 (edited) Had a similar case in April this year, my MB car battery went dead, called the recovery team from ARS, recommended by car workshop *E...pse, family biz. Thy fitted a DRIVE battery on my MB say its from Europe, charged me SGD350, alot of money. On 9 Sept, last Sunday, car couldn't start. called ARS, thy came n claimed its the alternator problem and the battery is working ok, which is a lame excuse. thy refuse to change a new battery. thy said the alternator is spoilt. True, cause by the bad battery. i had to tow my MB to the workshop. Next morning, my mechanic checked, both alternator n battery are not working. Repair cost SGD1300. We called ARS, thy refused to admit their battery is the cause of the alternator problem. Will never use this team n brand again. extract: Bad battery effect on alternator Absolutely yes. I sell alternators all day every day - and a poor battery is often the root cause of alternator failure. ... A battery that simply will not accept charge won't necessarily cause premature failure of the alternator unless it is permanently at a low voltage. Edited September 10, 2018 by KoolEd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 Had a similar case in April this year, my MB car battery went dead, called the recovery team from ARS, recommended by car workshop *E...pse, family biz. Thy fitted a DRIVE battery on my MB say its from Europe, charged me SGD350, alot of money. On 9 Sept, last Sunday, car couldn't start. called ARS, thy came n claimed its the alternator problem and the battery is working ok, which is a lame excuse. thy refuse to change a new battery. thy said the alternator is spoilt. True, cause by the bad battery. i had to tow my MB to the workshop. Next morning, my mechanic checked, both alternator n battery are not working. Repair cost SGD1300. We called ARS, thy refused to admit their battery is the cause of the alternator problem. Will never use this team n brand again. extract: Bad battery effect on alternator Absolutely yes. I sell alternators all day every day - and a poor battery is often the root cause of alternator failure. ... A battery that simply will not accept charge won't necessarily cause premature failure of the alternator unless it is permanently at a low voltage. I hope the mechanic didnt do a wrong niagnostic, what model are you driving ? W212? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 bad batt spoilt the alternator? must be one powderful battery.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 Now I change my car battery every 1.5yrs since it cost around s$160+ for Amaron brand.. Don't wanna kana chop by these roadside assist vehicle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 Never hear the brand before. Most car batteries should have 1 year warranty right? Maybe just gotten a lemon.There is actually a brand call drive. Google around and you will find it. Dont know where is it from though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 (edited) Had a similar case in April this year, my MB car battery went dead, called the recovery team from ARS, recommended by car workshop *E...pse, family biz. Thy fitted a DRIVE battery on my MB say its from Europe, charged me SGD350, alot of money. On 9 Sept, last Sunday, car couldn't start. called ARS, thy came n claimed its the alternator problem and the battery is working ok, which is a lame excuse. thy refuse to change a new battery. thy said the alternator is spoilt. True, cause by the bad battery. i had to tow my MB to the workshop. Next morning, my mechanic checked, both alternator n battery are not working. Repair cost SGD1300. We called ARS, thy refused to admit their battery is the cause of the alternator problem. Will never use this team n brand again. extract: Bad battery effect on alternator Absolutely yes. I sell alternators all day every day - and a poor battery is often the root cause of alternator failure. ... A battery that simply will not accept charge won't necessarily cause premature failure of the alternator unless it is permanently at a low voltage. The alternator of W212 does not provide charging all the time. I read somewhere that it will charge when a car is braking or decelerating. When load is high or when battery is fully charged, it will not provide charging also. A few months ago i went to change out my battery, the mechanic told me that my alternator is dead, it is not charging at all, he said i must quickly replace the alternator, otherwise the new battery will die very soon. But i have been driving the car for months without changing the alternator, the car still get started every day, no problem.Just for record i went to replace battery because i saw the voltage was about 11.9v when engine is off , i did it just to be safe. Edited September 11, 2018 by Ct3833 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 The alternator of W212 does not provide charging all the time. I read somewhere that it will charge when a car is braking or decelerating. When load is high or when battery is fully charged, it will not provide charging also. A few months ago i went to change out my battery, the mechanic told me that my alternator is dead, it is not charging at all, he said i must quickly replace the alternator, otherwise the new battery will die very soon. But i have been driving the car for months without changing the alternator, the car still get started every day, no problem. Just for record i went to replace battery because i saw the voltage was about 11.9v when engine is off , i did it just to be safe. You are teaching someone who sells alternators "all day every day" about alternators? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 (edited) Haha that one is a typo. It should be Pure Drive! Think the battery followed the way of this singer. One of my fav song from 84 damaged by Transformer. Edited September 11, 2018 by Eviilusion 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpwarrior September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 Someone also asked from this thread - what is a good battery for start/stop function? I'm growing a liking for this function actually, think it helps to save fuel haha but i know many don't like it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwee85 5th Gear September 11, 2018 Author Share September 11, 2018 I have a spare Amaron battery since 2014. Totally drained it afew time from forgotten on headlights and the blasting of my sound system. Each time it was drained, took it out of the car, give it a Ctek tick-tock-tick-tock charge overnight. The Amaron battery works perfectly after installing into the car. Didn't need to change my car alternator. My occasional driving of the car is now only to the nearby mall to buy dinner and snacks, as now I take the MRT daily since its more convenience for me. I can confirm the Drive brand car battery I had was a lousy quality piece of junk. If not for that one time urgent replacement need. I would stick to Amaron (Made in India) for my car in future if I need to replace it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobypapa Neutral Newbie October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Personally I use Amaron car batteries, lasting me for 3 years and counting already! Bought it from Nam Wah, which is the distributor in Singapore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Nowadays cnc uses rocket brand . Dun know Simi brand is that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Nowadays cnc uses rocket brand . Dun know Simi brand is that Made in Korea. Not very good imo. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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