Car Battery replacement & repair made easy

Car	Franchise Dealer estimate	Independent Garage estimate	ClickMechanic	Saving
Car2007 Mazda Mazda2	Franchise Dealer Est.£93 - £155	Independent Garage Est.£68 - £120	ClickMechanic Est.£68 - £120	Saving24%
Car2010 Ford Transit	Franchise Dealer Est.£147 - £189	Independent Garage Est.£115 - £150	ClickMechanic Est.£115 - £150	Saving20%
Car2000 Renault Safrane	Franchise Dealer Est.£128 - £252	Independent Garage Est.£97 - £200	ClickMechanic Est.£97 - £200	Saving21%
Car2007 Audi A4	Franchise Dealer Est.£199 - £283	Independent Garage Est.£143 - £195	ClickMechanic Est.£143 - £196	Saving29%
Car2006 Renault Grand Scenic	Franchise Dealer Est.£115 - £160	Independent Garage Est.£88 - £126	ClickMechanic Est.£88 - £127	Saving21%

Want to learn more about Car Battery replacements?

Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.

What does a car battery do?

The vehicle's battery is the power storage unit for starting its engine. It’s location, be it under the bonnet, under the seats or in the boot is vital to the vehicle's operation and without its successful recharging once the engine is running, will leave you unable to restart the engine after the next time it’s stopped.

These days, with more and more cars and vans being equipped with an automatic stop/start system to reduce emissions, having a battery that is in top condition is becoming even more important and also more expensive.

How does a car battery work and what are the components?

The majority of batteries used in cars and vans are 12v, which in essence means they comprise 6 cells with 2 plates per cell. One of the plates is made from lead and one from lead dioxide and are submerged in a sulphuric acid formula (known as electrolyte) which sets off a reaction on the lead dioxide plate and produces ions. These ions cause the lead plate to produce hydrogen and a lead sulphate.

The end result is a chemical reaction that produces electrons and these electrons generate electricity, which then comes out the positive terminal of the battery and flows round in a circuit back through the negative terminal. On the way round it can power a multitude of items, from the starter motor to the glove box light!

By applying a current to the battery in the right voltage, the battery can then be recharged.

In traditional wet flooded batteries and the newer enhanced flooded batteries (EFB) the electrolyte is in liquid form. In AGM batteries, the electrolyte is in gel form or in an advanced glass matt - hence AGM.

How do you know there is something wrong with the vehicle’s battery?

You may initially find that when you unlock the vehicle, the central locking doesn’t work.
When you turn the key in the ignition, you have no lights on the dashboard.
When you attempt to start the engine, you get a very slow turn over, nothing at all or just a rapid clicking.

When should you consider having your car's battery replaced?

Every time a battery goes “flat”, it can damage the cells in the unit and whilst it may show 12v the actual power of the battery is reduced. Therefore if you are having to get assistance to start a vehicle due to the battery, then you should really consider changing it
With the newer batteries having higher demands on them, the lifespan has reduced and these batteries may only last 3 years. If you are buying a second hand car for instance, that has an automatic stop/start system, it's worth taking into consideration the cost of buying a new battery and replacing the one installed if it hasn’t been recently done.

How common is a car battery replacement?

Every battery will eventually lose its ability to provide the power for your car and all its electrical parts need to keep working. The problem is that the warning signs might give you very little notice that your car’s battery is about to fail completely.

Battery problems are the most common cause of callouts to vehicle recovery services, accounting for 1 in 5 faults, according to one major motoring organisation.

However, a lot of issues can be caused by incorrect battery replacement sequences. These days it's not always as simple as undoing the old one and popping the new one in its place. Some vehicles require the new battery to be registered and coded to the vehicles computer system for example and then there are the windows to be reset, the radio to be potentially recoded etc

How can I extend the lifetime of my battery?

There isn’t a great deal you can do to extend the life of the battery unless your circumstances allow it. For example, if your car is only ever used for short trips, which doesn’t give the engine the time needed to sufficiently recharge the battery, it will not last as long as if it is regularly treated to a few extra long journeys, which will give it the chance to do so.

Obviously leaving electrical equipment on whilst the engine is not running can reduce the charge held by the battery, so remember to switch lights off, turn the radio off and unplug chargers etc

What happens during a vehicle’s battery replacement?

Mechanic will inspect the electrical system.
If necessary the battery is replaced
Mechanic makes sure the battery's cables have not corroded or damaged before putting them back.
Mechanic tests the battery charging system to confirm it is working as it should be.

How much does a vehicle battery replacement cost?

The cost of a battery replacement depends on the type of battery your car's manufacturer recommends for your car. Find out what you could save by having your battery replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

How much does a Car Battery replacement cost?

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Pjh Service & Repair (mobile), Bognor Regis
Rj Mechanical, Westerham

Recent Car Battery replacement quotes

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£148.69

Battery replacement (vehicles without stop/start system)

Alfa Romeo Brera

Cambridge

£83.82

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Peugeot 207

Cheltenham

£111.78

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Vauxhall Insignia

Redhill

£105.39

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Peugeot 107

Woking

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What does a car battery do?

How does a car battery work and what are the components?

How do you know there is something wrong with the vehicle’s battery?

When should you consider having your car's battery replaced?

How common is a car battery replacement?

How can I extend the lifetime of my battery?

What happens during a vehicle’s battery replacement?

How much does a vehicle battery replacement cost?

How much does a Car Battery replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Car Battery replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£184

£122 - £238

£162 - £325

Asia

£174

£182 - £182

£257 - £257

Aston Martin

£171

£180 - £192

£254 - £269

Audi

£232

£164 - £298

£227 - £397

Austin

£91

£64 - £141

£83 - £208

Bentley

£152

£151 - £184

£220 - £260

BMW

£253

£182 - £321

£240 - £424

Cadillac

£183

£141 - £242

£193 - £330

Chevrolet

£148

£100 - £178

£139 - £252

Chrysler

£214

£126 - £304

£160 - £403

Citroen

£173

£112 - £240

£152 - £327

Dacia

£131

£93 - £197

£125 - £275

Daewoo

£141

£120 - £185

£183 - £261

Daihatsu

£126

£90 - £167

£121 - £239

Daimler

£222

£181 - £274

£256 - £368

Dodge

£175