The Halfords Standard battery series is designed for drivers looking for reliable, well-proven batteries at an affordable price. These are traditional lead-acid batteries that ensure reliable performance and adequate starting power for most standard vehicles. This series is known for its durability, good resistance to varying weather conditions, and easy maintenance, making it a popular choice among users of passenger cars and light delivery vehicles.
The Halfords HCB 057 model is a 45 Ah battery with a 400 A starting current, designed for passenger cars with basic energy demands. Its compact size allows it to fit various vehicles, including some Japanese and Korean models that require specific solutions regarding terminal layout and connector type.
One of the key aspects of the HCB 057 model is its 1 terminal layout, meaning the positive terminal is on the left side. This is less common among European vehicles but frequently found in Asian car models.
Additionally, this battery features type 3 connectors, also known as “Japanese” thin terminals, which are standard in many Japanese and Korean cars. If used in a European vehicle, adapters for the terminals may be required.
The battery’s dimensions are 238 mm in length, 129 mm in width, and 225 mm in height, meaning it falls under the B24 size (238x129x227 mm). This is a less common size in Europe but widely used in Asian vehicles.
Furthermore, the battery has a B0 mounting type, which is not as popular as the standard B13. This means that additional brackets or modifications might be necessary for installation in some European cars.
If you are looking for a battery with similar specifications, consider the following models:
Bosch S40 22 (45 Ah, 330 A, 238x129x227 mm, layout 1, type 3 terminals, B0 mounting),
Exide EB457 (45 Ah, 330 A, 237x127x227 mm, layout 1, type 3 terminals, B0 mounting),
Varta B33 Blue Dynamic (45 Ah, 330 A, 238x129x227 mm, layout 1, type 3 terminals, B0 mounting).
All these models have a 1 terminal layout, type 3 thin terminals, and a B0 mounting system, making them direct replacements for the Halfords HCB 057 and suitable for the same vehicle applications.