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Labour times and part prices vary depending on the particular vehicle, but to give you an idea here are some examples.
Car | Franchise Dealer estimate | Independent Garage estimate | ![]() |
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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% |
Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
These estimates may include Stop/start Battery, Stop/start Battery and/or Battery
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