You'll need a new battery of the correct size and capacity to fit your car. We sell batteries for every vehicle, be it a car, motorbike, lorry or jetski.
Our standard car batteries are supplied almost fully charged so they are ready to use straight away.
We recommend buying some copper grease or special battery terminal corrosion protector spray to keep the terminals clean which will provide more reliable performance over the life of the battery.
Instructions
If you feel you are not able to complete the process outlined below please contact us as we can fit your battery for you for a small additional charge when you collect your purchase from our trade counter in N.E. London.
Warning: Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which is poisonous and causes burns; they give off hydrogen gas, which is explosive when mixed with air; when charged they contain enough electrical energy to cause burns or fires if short-circuited. Follow all precautions specified by the manufacturer.
- Disconnect the electrical leads from the old battery, negative (earth) first (look for a '-' sign near the battery terminal).
- Undo the fixing clamp nut or bolt that holds the battery securely in place - details vary for each car but it is commonly a bolt near the base of the battery that secures the strap or bracket
- Lift out the battery. Be careful not to drop it, and keep it upright to avoid acid spillage.
- Place the new battery onto the battery tray and secure it with the clamp
- Re-connect the electrical leads, negative (earth) last.
- Protect the terminals against corrosion by smearing them with copper grease or using an anti-corrosion spray.
- Check that the negative (earth) lead connection to the car body is clean and tight. Unbolt it and clean it with a wire brush or abrasive paper, if necessary.
Dispose of the old battery responsibly - don't just put it in the household rubbish. The lead it contains can leech into water supplies and harm animals and humans. It can be recycled.
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