Season Greetings From All At Shield Batteries - A round-up of 2022

So, some highlights of 2022……

We were delighted to partner with Mike McDonagh, Best Mags Technical Editor, to write this excellent piece on how temperatures affect batteries which was featured in BEST magazine.

Dr Mike McDonagh worked with Shields Technical D ...

Routine Battery Care

The best way to avoid the cost of a new battery is to look after the one you already have. For most, a vehicle’s battery is a fit and forget product that is only thought about once it has failed. However, just like a brake pad or windscreen wiper, it is a consumable item. Taking care of it is key to getting the maximum se ...

Another amazing season for us all, I can’t thank you enough for your support in making our team this good!! Roll on 2023.

Brands Hatch – Round 11

Oxford Products Ducati

It was the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend. Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati ...

What a crazy weekend of racing, if you haven’t seen it yet then make a point of trying to watch on catch up

Oulton Park – Round 9

Oxford Products Ducati

It was an eventful but incredible start to the showdown for the Oxford Products Ducati Racing team at Oulton Park this weekend.

Tommy rode amazing ...

We are SHOWDOWN confirmed !!!! Now it’s on to fighting for a title. Next up Oulton Park.

Race Report – Snetterton

Round 8 Oxford Products Ducati

After the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen, it was a sombre mood at Snetterton Circuit this weekend. As a team we send our condolences and full respect to the ...

The team here at Shield Batteries group were all cheering Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati team on last weekend at Thruxton. It was a hot one and the guys worked their socks off; here’s the full race report – next stop Cadwell Park.

Race Report - Thruxton Circuit

Round 6 - Oxford Products Ducati

Everyone here at the Shield Batteries group is thrilled for Tommy Bridewell & the Oxford Products Ducati team – next up Round 6 at Thruxton 12-14 August!

A great weekend of racing for the team; Tommy Bridewell managed 2 podium spots and a 5th place in the last race. This has given the whole team a big boost ahead of Thruxton next month.

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Lincon Batteries to the rescue for TV classic car restoration

Handmade Morris Minor battery for Quest TV

We were thrilled when we were contacted last year by the media company behind ‘Salvage Hunters; Classic Cars’ to see if we could assist them with a classic car battery for a 1970’s Morris Minor van which they were restor ...

All the team here at Shield Batteries are delighted for Tommy Bridewell & the Oxford Products Ducati team – next up Round 3 at Donington Park 20-22 May!

It was a rollercoaster weekend for the team, but they came away with great points and a very happy team.

Race Report - Oulton Park

Round 2 - Oxford Products Du ...

Silverstone – Round 1

Oxford Products Ducati

Shield Batteries are proud sponsors of Tommy Bridewell again for the 2022 season of the British Superbikes. Here is a round-up of how Round One at Silverstone went.

It was the opening round of the British Superbike Championship this weekend for Tommy Bridewell and t ...

“The main message is quite simple: batteries are just as badly affected by the cold as they are by the heat”

We were delighted to partner with Mike McDonagh, Best Mags Technical Editor, to write this excellent piece on how temperatures affect batteries.

As temperatures reduce everything moves more slowly, including the chemical reactions necessary ...

Spring has sprung!

Spring is finally here, and the rain has eventually stopped (Is it us or did that wet spell go on for forever!), so it’s time to start thinking about holidays in our motorhomes and caravans.

We have some top tips here for you on how to maintain & look after your leisure batteries.

Hopefully whilst your caravan has been in storage you have pro ...

Did you know that Shield Batteries group are the only UK Manufacturer of Classic Car Batteries?

Our classic vehicle batteries fit a full range of vehicles including: Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce, TVR, Volkswagen, vintage trucks, vintage tractors vintage motorcycles and many more.

Shield 6v & 12v Classi ...

Winter Battery Care

It’s that time of year again when we should be paying extra special attention to the ‘health’ of our vehicles, so we have put together a list of useful tips to help take care of your battery and your vehicle..

A battery is designed to work at an optimum temperature of around 25ºC and when the temperature falls to around freezing, the battery’s capac ...

We were delighted to be asked again to supply batteries to Bishops Stortford & Stansted Round Table to ‘power-up’ Santas Sleigh which is being pulled by the friendly reindeers at AVS Absolute Vehicle Services around the Stansted area of our Bishops Stortford H/O throughout December.

Things are a little different, but nevertheless Santa is still on his way, so keep an eye out for ...

Shield gets the VIP treatment at the BTCC at Brands Hatch

We were absolutely delighted to have been invited by our CRM partners sales-i to attend the BTCC championship finale on Sunday 24th October at #BrandsHatch

Paula Tatchell our Head of Marketing for the Shield Group attended as a guest of the Power Maxed Racing team & Adrian Flux Insurance Services , cheering on #Ja ...

Shield Batteries Exhibiting at VertiKal Days, for the 10th year

Vertikal Days is a specialist event with its core centred firmly around access platforms, cranes, telehandlers and associated lifting equipment.

Vertikal Days is a well-attended, two-day networking event for the access and lifting industry, with association and company meetings, seminars and workshops - some ope ...

It's time for kick off for BSRFC 🏉

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring rugby player Sam James at BSRFC. We wish the Bishops Stortford RFC team and Sam all the very best of luck for the forthcoming 2021/22 Season.

A bit more about BSRFC

BSRFC are a community rugby club in Hertfordshire with 5 Senior sides, Touch Rugby, Ladies XV, Colts, Juniors an ...

Brits Go Motorhoming

The weather is starting to change, and restrictions are easing, so it’s time to start thinking about trips away in our motorhomes and caravans.

Here are a few top tips on maintaining & looking after your leisure batteries.

Whilst your caravan is in storage, it’s really important that you properly maintain your leisure battery, to ensure it’s ...

Time to get your vehicle ‘springing’ back into action

With so many of us still working from home or finding ourselves ‘furloughed’ our vehicles are not getting the regular use that they need and are used to. This really is not good news for vehicle batteries which will ultimately go flat, and this could be irreversible if left for a prolonged period of time.

With travel ...

Shield Batteries receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021

We are delighted to share that we have won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers – this is the highest award that can be obtained, and we have achieved this for the second year running.

Season Greetings From All At Shield Batteries - A round-up of 2020

Well, that wasn’t the year we all hoped for when we entered 2020. However, the whole team across our locations at Shield Batteries are all well & thankful to be in good health.

So, some highlights of 2020……

We have supported the ‘blue light’ services throughout the pandemic and kept everyone movin ...

WINTER BATTERY TIPS

Cold weather can take its toll on your car’s battery – Cold weather inhibits the chemical reaction necessary to make a battery work, which is often the reason you may have trouble starting your car on a cold winter morning! Cold weather together with a lack of car usage, especially over the festive period, every year leads to high numbers of assistance call outs. ...

We are delighted to be powering up Santas Sleigh again this year in conjunction with Bishops Stortford & Stansted Round Table (BSSRT)

Things are a little different, but nevertheless Santa is still on his way, so keep an eye out for tour dates/locations to be released via the BSSRT Facebook page. The guys are starting to release dates now.

A Special Santa Announceme ...

Here at Shield we operate a trade delivery service from each of our battery centres across the UK

We are settling in nicely at our new North West battery centre home in Leigh and the place is looking great! Huge thanks to the guys at In2 Signs Graphics & Display in Leigh for our new signage.

Our Manchester city centre battery centre has now closed & ...

Here at Shield we operate a trade delivery service from each of our battery centres across the UK

We are delighted to have just taken delivery of our latest addition to our Delivery Van Fleet, it’s a smart Renault Traffic van which has been beautifully sign-written by local signwriters Absolute UK Signs.

Our newest addition is off to our Poole battery centre ...

For over 110 years, Shield Batteries have put our customers, suppliers, partners and colleagues first.

We would like to assure you that in these testing ever changing times, we are very much open for business & still here for you, keeping our blue light sector, keyworkers, delivery companies, food distributors and everyone moving.

We are currently holdin ...

Big News from Shield Batteries!.

We are delighted to share that our North West Battery Centre, currently located in Manchester city centre, is moving 15 miles away to a new much bigger site in Leigh, Lancashire.

It’s just 2 weeks until our exciting move!! We cannot wait…….more space for additional stock, much more customer parking and a fresh new look.

Shield Batteri ...

Shield Batteries official stockist of Sterling Lithium Batteries.

One of the excellent brands we recommend here at Shield Batteries is STERLING.

So, what is a Lithium battery & what are the benefits?

Lithium iron phosphate batteries offer many benefits compared to lead-acid batteries and other lithium batteries. They have a longer life span, no maintenance and ar ...

Shield Batteries to sponsor Tommy Bridewell BSB rider

We are delighted to share that we are proud sponsors of British Superbikes star Tommy Bridewell!

Tommy Bridewell started racing bikes in 2000 at Darley Moor on Aprilia 125 graduating through the years up to racing in 2003 & 2004 in the British 125 GP class finishing 4th in 2003 and 8th in 2004..

He ...

A period of short, infrequent journeys or a length of time when a vehicle is not being used can cause its battery to fail rapidly.

Batteries naturally lose charge even if they are not connected to a vehicle. The rate at which they di ...

We are all checking on our neighbours, vulnerable locals and friends & family BUT Have you checked your vehicle recently?

With so many of us working from home or finding ourselves ‘furloughed’ vehicles are not getting the regular use that they need and are used to. This is not good news for vehicle batteries which will ultimately go flat, which could be irreversible if left for a pr ...

For over 110 years, Shield Batteries have been putting our customers and our colleagues above all else. Given the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to let you know how we at Shield Batteries are responding and to reassure you that we have plans in place to ensure we remain open and continue to provide you with a great service.

With the extremely ...

Happy New Year From All At Shield Batteries

What a year we’ve had here at Shield.

We have launched a new ‘Motive Power’ product range, increased our workforce and continue to look into new battery related industries.

We have big plans for 2020, including exciting Bike meet events collaborating with our partners and we will be celebrating 110 years of trading.

Don ...

Santa’s Little Helper - Shield Batteries

Here at Shield we were delighted to supply a battery to Bishops Stortford & Stansted Round Table to ‘power-up’ Santas Sleigh which is being pulled by the friendly reindeers at AVS Absolute Vehicle Services around the area of our Bishops Stortford H/O during December.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fabulous Fath ...

Winter Survival Battery Tips

It’s that time of year again when we should be paying extra special attention to the ‘health’ of our vehicles, so we have put together a list of useful tips to help take care of your battery and your vehicle..

A battery is designed to work at an optimum temperature of around 25ºC and when the temperature falls to around freezing, the batter ...

Shield increases its fleet of delivery vans.

We were delighted to take delivery of our shiny new Renault Traffic delivery van last week, which can now be found somewhere in the Manchester area delivering our batteries.

Huge thanks to our friends over at Absolute UK Signs Ltd for another great Sign-Writing job on our new delivery van for our Manchester Depot.

Check your vehicle is Winter Ready!

We know what you are thinking ‘Where has the year gone’……us too!

It’s time for log fires, spooky visitors, cosy nights in, sparklers & fireworks, hot chocolate, or maybe a good glass of red and of course, time to tuck up your Classic car for the winter – or check your ‘daily’ vehicle is winter ready!!

Here at Shield we h ...

Shield Batteries supports local Rugby Club

We recently attended the Bishops Stortford RFC season launch evening as the proud sponsor of one of their players Will Palombo.

It was a great photo networking evening where the 1st XV kit was worn for the first time. It proved to be a good opportunity to meet with other sponsors and of course the players and coaches. During the ev ...

Ferrari 330 GTC 1967 Pininfarina

We were delighted to hear from our customer Thomas from California USA when he needed a replacement battery for his rather stunning 1967 Ferrari 330GTC Pininfarina.

Thomas was looking for the ultimate classic hard rubber battery, matching the original manufacturers specification. Our Shield Classic 241/13 gives the correct period look to his prid ...

Do Vehicle Batteries die in hot weather?

The simple answer is, yes. Hot weather can drain the life out of your vehicle’s battery; when the temperature gets particularly high the battery fluid can evaporate, meaning that damage can occur to the internal structure.

Summer heat is tougher on batteries than winter’s chill. It may seem counterintuitive, but higher temperatures h ...

Shield Batteries sponsor Bishops Stortford Cricket Club

Did you know that we are a proud supporter & sponsor of BSCC?

A bit more about Bishops Stortford Cricket Club

Bishop's Stortford CC is a leading Hertfordshire club with a beautiful setting. With four senior sides, two successful ladies’ teams & a thriving junior boys & girl’s section; Mini’s, U9s to U19s ...

Shield Batteries Sponsor BSRFC Rugby Player Will Palombo

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring rugby player Will Palombo at BSRFC. We wish the Bishops Stortford RFC team and Will all the very best of luck for the forthcoming 2019/20 Season.

A bit more about BSRFC

BSRFC are a community rugby club in Hertfordshire with 5 Senior sides, Touch Rugby, Ladies XV, ...

North Leicester MG Club - The Charnwood Caper 19th May 2019

We were delighted to award the star prize of a Shield Classic Car Battery to the winner of the Raffle at the 2019 Charnwood Caper, Jim Andrews and his MG VA 1937 Vintage.

ABOUT THE CHARNWOOD CAPER

Each year since 2004, there has been a nationally-advertised car run called The Charnwood Caper. The run takes i ...

This week we're celebrating #NationalCampingAndCaravanningWeek and 100 years of the production caravan by sharing a few top tips with you.

Whilst your caravan is in storage, it’s really important that you properly maintain your leisure battery, to ensure it’s ready for your next trip out. If you need any additional advice, a charger or a replacement battery then please give us a call or ...

Success for Shield at Trade Shows

We have been busy here at Shield Batteries with two trade shows running concurrently. Our team have been talking all things Rail at the Railtex Show at The NEC in Birmingham, and again discussing battery power for the Access market at Vertikal days at Donnington Park in Derby.

Railtex

This 3-day show is something we have exhibited at ...

Shield Batteries Exhibiting at Vertikal Days, Donington Park for the 9th year

Vertikal Days is a specialist event with its core centred firmly around access platforms, cranes, telehandlers and associated lifting equipment.

Vertikal Days is a well-attended, two-day networking event for the access and lifting industry, with association and company meetings, seminars and worksh ...

Give the correct period look to your pride and joy!

Did you know that Shield batteries are the only UK Manufacturer of Classic Car Batteries? Our classic vehicle batteries fit a full range of classic vehicles including: Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce, TVR, Volkswagen, vintage trucks, vintage tractors and many more.

Shield Batteries & SEC UK

A British Battery Manufacturer & Distributor for the British Rail Industry

Founded in 1910, we continue to produce our rail batteries in the UK to original rail specifications & UK rail operator’s requirements. Our product range covers coach/carriage battery sets, plus diesel locomotive battery sets for vehicle fleets still very active on th ...

Shield Batteries has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.

Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and insights. Those that meet the high standard, based on the number of reviews they have col ...

Fully Restored 1951 Jowett Jupiter

Our customer Richard Keil brought us in his pair of 311 LBH batteries that power his 1951 Jowett Jupiter, we were delighted to be asked to refurb them from the ground up and Richard fitted them back behind the seat in his beautiful ‘Ferrari Red’ car.

The Jowett Jupiter is a British car which was produced by Jowett Cars Ltd of Idle, near Bra ...

The perfect “Classic Car’ ownership story, ever!

I had been looking to buy an MG for a number of years but couldn't find one that I could afford. I couldn't believe my luck when I found my perfect car on eBay for only £12.000. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it was in New Zealand. Too late; I'm the owner of a 1949 MG.

I told my wife, I've got a great idea let's go on holiday ...

As we start our 109th year of trading, we look back at the fabulous year we have had.

Our Head Office Sales Support, Web & Marketing teams have moved into a new office space

Our HQ team has grown with more focus on our Social Media and Marketing activities

We have partnered with more brands to give our customers greater buying choice

A Shield news post was sp ...

We have put together a list of useful tips to help take care of your battery and your vehicle

A battery is designed to work at an optimum temperature of around 25ºC and when the temperature falls to around freezing, the battery’s capacity is compromised by as much as a third. Therefore, keeping the battery warm is a Good Thing – always useful to keep your car tucked snu ...

We are delighted to be settling into our wonderful new open plan office here at Shield HQ In Bishops Stortford

Designed to amalgamate the Sales, Marketing, Transport and Back-office support teams into one new purpose-built space.

The office is bright, airy & designed with the Shield brand considered throughout & ‘Team Shield’ are enjoying the new working environment. ...

Classic car battery completion winner Sharon wasted no time in putting her new Shield battery to good use. Here we can see it about to be fitted in her 1973 Rapier Sunbeam H120, and then in situ in the engine bay

We think you’ll agree the Sunbeam looks great – a true classic

This car has been in Sharon’s family since 1983, and although it was mechanically sound it n ...

FEATURED IN SCOTS AUTO SCENE - THE MOTOR PROFESSIONALS MAGAZINE

We are delighted to have been approached by the editor of Scots AutoScene magazine as they were so impressed by our news post on our website in July highlighting the issue of imitation batteries found in the UK, they wanted to feature it in their hard copy & digital magazine.          ...

We LOVE receiving customer feedback like this...........

Manchester

"I Just bought a battery from your Manchester shop this afternoon. The customer service of your team was excellent both with my initial telephone enquiry and when I went to purchase my battery. Brilliant blokes. Harry" Well done to the fabulous team, at our Manchester Battery Centre, excellent cu ...

There are times when one is given information that is so staggering that one has to blink, rub one’s eyes and re-read the information as the content is utterly unbelievable. Word reached us recently via our recycling partners of batteries sent to them for recycling that have been fitted with a false bottom and contain a lump of granite.

There is no reason whatever to do this, b ...

Shield has been keeping Britain moving since 1910, so we were pleased to see that this comparative youngster of 93 years will be kept on the road using a new Shield battery to replace the one that’s been in there since September 2009.

Shield make these bespoke hard rubber batteries by hand and the care and attention to detail involved in building these important products is a joy to wat ...

One of our customers in France was kind enough to share pictures of the 183 type battery that is now fitted to his glorious 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Shield supplies customers around the world with hard rubber batteries. These hand made batteries are made from tooling that goes back decades, are a staple of the classic car market and a “must have” for the owner that wants his pride and jo ...

From July 1st 2018 all motorcycle & hard rubber batteries must be filled by the retailer before being sold to a member of the public in the UK who does not possess a valid EPP licence

New changes to government legislation mean that from July 1st 2018 it will be illegal for a member of the public to purchase a motorcycle or hard rubber battery that is supplied with a s ...

This winter has been unusually cold and we’ve seen more than our usual share of snowfall, so we have put together a list of useful tips to help take care of your battery and your car.

A battery is designed to work at an optimum temperature of around 25ºC and when the temperature falls to around freezing, the battery’s capacity is compromised by as much as a third. Therefore, keeping ...