Car Battery Replacement

Replacing your car battery is an important task before it dies completely and lets you down.

 The cost of a car battery replacement varies, on the basis of a few factors. These factors affect the cost which are given below

• Battery type and quality

The quality and type of battery you choose affect the replacement cost. For example, lead acid batteries are common batteries used in cars. So, in this case, the cost of replacement is reasonable. On the other hand stop-start batteries or agm and lithium ion batteries are costly batteries, so the replacement also costs more.

• Vehicle Model and Make

The model and make of Vehicle also play a vital role to determine the battery replacement costs. Luxury vehicles and stop-start vehicles require specialized batteries, which are expensive. Also, some vehicles require complex battery installations which increases replacement costs.

• Labor Costs

Labor costs are another factor that affects the cost of car battery replacement. Labor costs vary depending on the complexity of the process, some vehicles have batteries located in hard to access places, so for the replacement of these types of car batteries there needs to be more effort and time which costs more. 

• Brand and warranty

If you buy the batteries from a reputable brand with a long warranty, then the replacement also costs more. But if you buy a Cheap Car Battery, then its upfront cost is less but then the you will most likely need to replace it sooner. So, investing in a quality battery with a long warranty is cost effective for you. It reduces the cost/downtime of replacements.

• DIY vs Professional replacement

If you have the replacement tools and skills, then you can easily replace the battery yourself. It will reduce labour costs. But if you require a professional to replace it, then it can cost more.

A car battery is made with lead-acid technology. With this technology, it converts chemical energy into electricity. It performs this by using expanded metal plates, and acid. Usually, the metal plates are located in parallel rows inside a plastic casing. Every cell consists of a lead plate and acid.

Together these cells are 2v each and are connected together in parallel rows of 6. This is why car batteries are called 12 volt batteries. The row of cells are submerged into sulfuric acid which causes chemical reactions to occur between the battery plates.  When the ions move freely around lead plates, another reaction occurs and produces lead sulfate and hydrogen.

The ions movement will generate the electricity and move to either the positive or negative terminal of the car battery. Wires are connected to the battery, to move the electricity to the starter motors,  alternator and electrical systems of the car. This is how a car battery works.

Most car batteries last for 3-4 years, but your battery life will vary on the basis of your driving habits and some other factors. Here are the some signs show you need the replacement of the battery

• Sluggish start or Slow cranking
• Low fluid levels in the battery
• Fluid leaking from car battery
• A bloated or swelling battery case
• The “Check Battery” light comes on

Batteries Sunshine Coast are the top choice for you if you need to replace your car battery. We pride ourselves on providing you efficient and swift car battery replacement services. Our team will replace your battery in less than 15 minutes and get you back on the road. We know how much a dead battery creates inconvenience for people, so we provide them with timely replacement services.

Yes, most high quality car batteries give you a warranty. We provide you complete warranty coverage with batteries. We provide battery warranties of 12 to 36 months with batteries on the basis of type and brand. Our warranties will cover manufacturing defects and give you peace of mind.

Our battery case will come with detailed warranty information that will keep you updated about the remaining battery warranty.