Thanks for the info [emoji106] greatly appreciated [emoji482]. I was going to buy separately to save some money and purchase the body only from a reputable seller so will have the 3yr warranty for peace of mind. Managed to get the fast charger dc18rc at a good price but was let down by another seller for a 3amp star battery which was faulty so going through a refund [emoji20] . I think I'm going to just get a kit bundle as there isn't much price difference to what I was trying to do separately. It just depends how long I can keep myself waiting, as I like a new present for myself [emoji3]. also need to decide if I want the kit in the makpac or carry case. Shame the makpac doesn't have a side carry handle. I thought clone batteries are similar to the mobile phones and laptops, but since the quick charger throws that much current, I don't want to blow something up. Will see how the makita batteries hold up first and hopefully will last from the advice everyone had given me. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk