Jun 19, 2019
Let’s start by stating the obvious, the main function of a car battery is to start a car. Over time, a car’s battery will begin to lose the ability to hold its charge. This can become extremely problematic as the battery could die and leave you stranded, or the car will not start at all.
It is hard to judge when exactly you may need a new car battery. The average battery should last around 5-7 years. If your car is driven daily and is kept fully charged, then it can last that bit longer. But if you have a car that is normally parked up for extended periods of time, the battery will begin to deteriorate a lot sooner. This doesn’t mean that you need to replace the car’s battery every 5-7 years, some people haven’t had to replace theirs in anything up to 10 years. Every car is different!
What are the signs that my car battery needs replaced?
In general, the car will be running a lot slower than normal. The lights on your dash may start to flicker when starting the car up and a battery warning light could appear on your dash. If you drive an older car, you may notice that you have dim incandescent headlights, particularly when the car is idle. However, not all cars will display these symptoms which is why it’s important to get it checked.
How much does a car battery replacement cost?
In the UK, a car battery fitting and replacement averages out at £114. This figure will depend on a few different factors, such as how old the car is, what type of car you drive and if your car has a start/stop function.
Where to get the car battery replaced?
Any local garage or even a car dealership will be able to replace the car battery for you. As a car owner, you want to make sure that it is done right so you don’t end up with any future damage from a bad job or ending up with an injury from attempting to do it yourself.
Gathering up the price of the battery and the labour cost for fitting the new battery can be quite time-consuming. However, it only takes a few minutes to register with us here at MyCarNeedsA.com. Let them come to you, all the details you need are delivered straight to your inbox. All you need to do is pick the one that’s right for you!
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