Car battery replacement in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional car battery replacement help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-160
Typical Duration
45 mins-1 hr
Location
Ottery St Mary
Dead car battery replaced with a new one. Proper battery for your car supplied and fitted, old one recycled, starting reliably again.
### Is Your Battery Actually Dead?
You know it's time when: - **Sluggish starting** every morning - **Jump-started it twice** this month already - **Battery warning light** on the dash - **Click click click** when you turn the key - It's **5+ years old** and winter's coming
At this point, jump starting and hoping isn't fixing anything. You need a new battery.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Batteries die gradually then suddenly. If you're getting slow starts now, it'll be completely dead within weeks. Sort it before you're properly stuck.
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### Why Replace It Properly?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Cheap Battery | |--------------|-----------------| | Right spec for your car | Wrong size/power rating | | Decent quality, lasts years | Dies again in 18 months | | Fitted and tested | Just dumped in | | Old battery recycled | Left for you to deal with |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Supply** | Get correct battery for your car's make/model | | **Remove** | Old battery out safely (saves your radio settings) | | **Fit** | New battery in, terminals cleaned and tight | | **Test** | Check alternator's charging properly | | **Dispose** | Take old battery away for recycling |
**📦 You're Left With** - New battery fitted and tested - Car starting properly again - Radio settings preserved (usually) - Old battery gone, not your problem
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### Pricing Guide
| Battery Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Small car (Fiesta, Corsa, Polo) | 45 mins | **£110-135** | | Medium car (Focus, Golf, Astra) | 45 mins | **£135-160** | | Large car or diesel | 1 hr | **£160-210** |
*Price includes supply + fitting + disposal. Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr labour + battery cost (£50-100 depending on size).*
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### Get It Sorted If...
✅ **Needs jump starting** - once is unlucky, twice is dead
✅ **5+ years old** - living on borrowed time
✅ **Warning light on** - alternator or battery finished
✅ **Winter coming** - cold kills weak batteries
Why Choose Us for Car battery replacement in Ottery St Mary?
New battery supplied and fitted
Old battery disposed of properly
Car starting reliably
Right battery for your car
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check & Supply I confirm what battery you need (size, power, terminal layout) and get the right one for your car. Not the cheapest, not the dearest, just decent quality. ### Step 2: Remove Old Battery Disconnect the old battery properly (negative first to avoid sparks), note any settings that might reset, lift out the dead one. ### Step 3: Fit New Battery Clean the terminal clamps, fit new battery securely, connect up properly (positive first), test it cranks and charges correctly.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔋 **Just jump-started it?** If it's old and you've just had to jump it, don't faff about - get it replaced. It'll die again within days, guaranteed. **Alternator might be dead too:** If your battery's only 2 years old and keeps dying, the alternator's probably not charging it. Different problem, different fix. I'll test and tell you honestly. **Radio code needed?** Some older cars need a code when battery's disconnected. If you haven't got yours, find it before I arrive. Usually in the service book or on a card in the glovebox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car battery replacement in Ottery St Mary
What's included in the battery replacement price?
Everything - I supply the right battery for your car (decent quality, not the cheapest rubbish), fit it, test it's charging properly, and take away your old knackered battery for recycling. One price, job done.
How do I know if I need a new battery?
Usually it's obvious - slow cranking when starting, needs jump-starting regularly, or it's just dead. If it's 5+ years old and struggling, it's living on borrowed time. I can test it if you're not sure, but most people know when their battery's had it.
Can you replace the battery at my house?
Yes - I bring the battery to you and fit it on your drive. Beats sitting at a garage for an hour. Just need access to your car's bonnet.
What battery do you fit?
I use decent mid-range batteries that'll last 4-5 years minimum. Not the premium expensive ones, not the budget ones that die in 18 months. Right spec for your car (size, power, terminals). If you want a specific brand, let me know when booking.
How long does a car battery last?
Usually 4-6 years depending on use. Short journeys kill batteries faster (never fully charges). Cold weather and leaving electronics on drain them. If yours is older than 5 years and playing up, it's time for a new one.
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