Car Batteries in Poole

Car battery replacement in Poole and across Dorset

When your car won't start, the last thing you want is to arrange a jump start and then a trip to a garage. Our technicians test, supply and fit car and van batteries wherever you are: at home, at work or at the roadside, usually the same day. You can also call into our Poole depot on Banbury Road. We cover Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the whole of Dorset, seven days a week.

What's included

Every battery replacement includes:

• Battery testing first, to confirm the battery really is the problem
• A new battery matched to your vehicle, with a manufacturer's warranty
• Fitting at your location, or at our Poole depot for our best price
• A memory saver connected while we work, so your radio, clock and settings aren't lost
• Reprogramming where your vehicle needs it, for example on cars with stop-start systems

Signs your battery is on its way out

Batteries rarely fail without warning. Look out for:

• The engine turning over slowly, especially on cold mornings
• A battery warning light on the dashboard
• Dim headlights or interior lights when starting
• The stop-start system no longer switching the engine off
• Needing more than one jump start in a short space of time
• A battery that's several years old and has never been replaced

Short journeys, cold weather and cars left standing for weeks are all hard on batteries. If any of the signs above sound familiar, it's worth a test before it leaves you stranded.

Is it the battery or something else?

A flat battery isn't always a dead battery. Lights left on, a faulty charging system or something draining power overnight can all cause the same symptoms. That's why we test before we replace anything. If the battery is healthy, we'll tell you, and you won't pay for one you don't need.

Batteries for cars and vans

We fit batteries for cars and vans, including vehicles with stop-start, which need specific battery types such as AGM or EFB. Fitting the wrong type can shorten the battery's life and cause warning lights, so we always match the battery to your vehicle.

While we're with you, we're happy to look over your tyres too. If they're getting low on tread, we can quote for new tyres or arrange mobile tyre fitting at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

Can you replace my battery at home?

Yes. We come to your home, workplace or the roadside anywhere in our Dorset coverage area, or you can visit our Poole depot.

Will I lose my radio code and settings?

We connect a memory saver while the battery is changed, so your settings are kept. Where a vehicle needs the new battery registering or reprogramming, we do that too.

Do you fit batteries for stop-start cars?

Yes. Stop-start vehicles need the correct battery type, and we'll match it to your car.

Do your batteries come with a warranty?

Yes. Every battery we supply comes with a manufacturer's warranty.

My car won't start right now. Can you help?

Call 0800 7311 260. We'll ask a few questions about the symptoms, then get a technician to you as soon as we can, often the same day.