I have been putting off changing the battery in my Mitsubishi Pajero for weeks, and the main reason is that I do not know how to pick the right one. Last time I just let the shop choose, and later I found out the battery was a bit smaller than the original, which probably explains why it died so early. This time I want to do it properly. I read around online and came across a Quick Varta battery finder for Dubai cars, and the idea is that you pick your car and it shows which size and type fits, so you do not have to guess from the codes printed on the old battery. That sounded smart, but I still want to hear from real people. Do you trust a finder like that, or do you also check the old battery and the manual to be sure? What happens if I buy a size that is slightly different, does it still work or can it cause problems with the fit and the cables? Also, my car has been in the sun for years, so should I choose a stronger battery than the original, or stay with what the maker suggests? One more thing, how do you check the date on a new battery so you do not get an old one from the shelf? If you changed your battery lately, please tell me how you found the right one, what you paid, and how long it lasted. Easy answers are best, I am only a beginner.