Smart Battery Charger

[SlazeRaider7]

Hi,

Car is : Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 sri hatchback (2016 model - Ecoflex).
The car uses a Varta AGM battery.

During the current lockdown I won't be using the car
so I would need to buy a trickle charger to keep the battery
in good working order.
Halfords offer a "Ring 6V/12V Smart Car Battery Charger",
price £40. They state it is suitable for AGM batteries.

Has anybody used this product ? Is it any good ?
Are there better smart battery chargers for Corsa's
with AGM batteries out there ?

Thanks.

[Marksparks]

Amazon have a solar trickle charger for £22

[john002]

I have looked at this and it's reviews.
on sale e-bay and other outlets.

Maypole MP7423 Electronic Smart Battery Charger

[chemistman]

I have a Halfords own brand smart charger costing over £50 which seems to have worked up to now though it isn't used very often. Like most things, I guess you get what you pay for.

[Marksparks]

I'm no techie, but someone raised a question in that will they work through the aux socket/cigarette lighter, if they are only live when ignition is on/key turned, as this would seem to defeat the object of fitting one?

[Rickardo]

Having car stood for long periods doesn't do it much good

Just go for a leisurely drive as a means to charging the battery rather than relying on boosters

[john002]

I have looked at this and it's reviews.
on sale e-bay and other outlets.

Maypole MP7423 Electronic Smart Battery Charger

Went for the next model up with bay discount
purchased the MP7428 8A 12V Electronic Smart Charger
Off e-bay looks a very good piece of kit, full instructions included with the charger. supplier sent very quick well packed, would use them again.