Engine Battery Replacement Melbourne

Mobile Car Battery Replacement in Melbourne's West

If your car won't start, Mechanic Near You sends a mobile mechanic to you anywhere in Melbourne's west. We test the battery, the alternator and the starter motor first, then fit a new battery on the spot if that is the fault. Car battery replacement starts from $110 and takes about 30 minutes.

You turn the key. Click. Nothing.

It is always the morning you can't be late. The kids are in the back, or the shift starts in twenty minutes, and the car just clicks at you.

A flat battery feels like a small thing until it is yours. Suddenly you need a lift, a tow or a stranger with jumper leads.

You need none of those. Call 0406 396 397, tell us where the car is, and the battery comes to you.

Car battery replacement and testing, in one visit

A new battery only fixes the car if the battery was the problem. One of the most common mistakes we see is a new battery fitted to a car with a charging fault. It works for a week, then you are stranded again and out of pocket twice.

So the test comes first. On every battery call we:

1. Test the battery's health.
2. Check the alternator's charging output.
3. Check the starter motor and the main electrical connections.
4. Clean the battery terminals.
5. Fit a new battery that matches your manufacturer's specifications, if yours has failed.
6. Start the car and re-test the charging system.
7. Take the old battery away for recycling.

What a battery test tells you

These are RACV's figures for a battery that has rested overnight.

Anything under 12.4 V counts as discharged, and the battery may fail at any point. Voltage is only half the story. A mechanic's tester also shows how the battery copes under load, which a multimeter can't.

Is it really the battery?

Not every no-start is a dead battery. This is what the common signs usually point to.

Our guides to the 7 warning signs of a failing car battery and why a car won't start go into more detail.

Car battery replacement cost

Battery replacement starts from $110. The final price depends on the battery your car needs, and we confirm it before we fit anything. Three things change the price:

• Battery power. The new battery needs the same or greater cold-cranking amps (CCA) as the original.
• Battery type. Many modern cars, including those with stop-start engines, need an AGM battery. It costs more than a standard flooded battery.
• Where the battery sits. Under the bonnet is quick. Under a seat or in the boot takes longer.

Fitting the wrong battery can damage a car's electrical system. That is why we match the new one to your manufacturer's specifications.

How long does a car battery last?

A standard lead-acid battery usually lasts three to five years. An AGM battery generally lasts five to seven, though heavy stop-start use can shorten that.

Some habits wear a battery out early: lots of trips under 20 minutes, a car left parked for weeks, accessories left on, and corroded or loose terminals. Very hot and very cold weather weakens it too.

Emergency car battery replacement

A dead battery at the school gate or in a shopping centre car park can't wait for a booking next week.

Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, any day. We tell you how soon we can reach you, and call-outs where the car is stuck somewhere unsafe are prioritised. We carry replacement batteries for most makes and models, so most cars are sorted in a single visit.

If the test shows a healthy battery that has simply been drained, you don't need a new one. Our jump start service is from $70.

Battery replacement service near you

We are based in Wyndham Vale and travel across Melbourne's west. These are the suburbs we are called to most for batteries.

We also cover Tarneit, Point Cook, Truganina and the rest of Melbourne's west. See all our service areas.

What happens to your old battery

A car battery contains lead and sulphuric acid, so it must never go in a household bin. The good news is that around 97% of the materials in a lead-acid battery can be recycled, according to Planet Ark's Recycling Near You.

We take your old battery away when we fit the new one. You don't have to find a drop-off point or store it in the garage.

Why drivers call us for a battery

• We test before we sell. If your battery only needs a charge, we tell you.
• We come to you. Driveway, workplace, car park or roadside, wherever it is safe to work.
• One visit. Batteries for most makes and models are on board.
• The price first. You know the cost before the new battery goes in.

Car battery questions

How much does a mobile car battery replacement cost?

From $110. The final price depends on the battery your car needs, and we confirm it before we fit anything.

How long does it take?

About 30 minutes once we arrive, including the tests before and after.

Do stop-start cars need a special battery?

Usually, yes. Many cars with stop-start engines need an AGM battery, and a standard battery is not suitable for them.

Can you replace my battery at work or in a car park?

Yes, wherever it is safe to work on the car.

What if it is not the battery?

We tell you what the test found and quote the right repair. Alternator and starter motor replacements both start from $299.

Can I just jump start it?

If the battery was drained by lights left on, a jump start is usually enough. If the battery has failed, a jump only gets you as far as the next time you switch off.

Flat battery? Stay where you are.

Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week, from Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes, Eynesbury or anywhere in Melbourne's west.