Service · 25 min average
A free five-minute test, before any sale.
Walk in or book a slot — the test takes five minutes on a Bosch BAT 251 analyser and shows you the cold-cranking amps, state of charge and internal resistance on a printed slip. If the battery is healthy, you leave with the slip and no bill.
If a replacement is needed, we'll quote up front. AGM and EFB units come from Varta, Yuasa and Bosch, all coded into your vehicle's battery management system before you drive away.
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What we charge
Honest battery price ladder.
Standard 12V
From £92 fitted. Suits older cars without stop/start.
EFB stop/start
From £138 fitted, BMS coded.
AGM premium
From £185 fitted, BMS coded, 4-year warranty.
Auxiliary / lithium
Quoted on plate. Common on Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Diagnostic charge
£18, refunded against any battery sale on the same visit.
Old battery
Recycled at no charge. Disposal certificate on request.
Battery questions we hear most.
Why does a stop/start battery cost more?
Stop/start systems cycle the battery hundreds of times per drive. EFB and AGM technologies are built to handle that workload, so the chemistry, plates and casing are heavier-duty — and priced accordingly.
What is BMS coding, and do I really need it?
Modern cars track battery health to manage charging. If the new battery isn't registered, the alternator can over- or under-charge it, killing it within months. We code every modern battery as standard.
Can I jump-start a stop/start car?
In an emergency, yes — but only from another 12V battery, never from a fast charger. Better to call us; mobile fitter coverage includes most of central and north London.
How long do car batteries last?
A standard 12V lasts four to six years. AGM units usually run six to eight. London short-trip patterns shorten lifespan by around 12% on average — worth knowing if your commute is under three miles.