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JUMP START FLAT BATTERY

$30

On time, friendly and efficient!

Install car battery

$30

Stephen is a life saver. Prompt and friendly service. 100% recommendation.

Jump start a 12V car battery

$60

On time. Perfectly done.

I need car battery replacement

$25

Five star service 👍

Car stereo not working after battery replacement

$100

Great help! Thanks alot Brad!

Wiring Dual Core Wire to cranking Battery

$50

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Why hire a Car Battery Replacement service through Airtasker?

It’s more convenient to book online instead of finding a garage or a mechanic. If your car doesn’t start due to a defective battery, you’ll have to commute to find the nearest available mechanic or garage and pray they’re open for service. Instead of devoting half a day to find a mechanic, all you have to do is make a job posting on Airtasker.

Available local mechanics will contact you and give you a free quote. Be sure to make your job posting as detailed as possible. Mention your budget, your address, how soon you want the job done and other important details. Spare yourself the hassle of dealing with an unexpected car breakdown - Airtasker makes it easier than ever for you to find qualified local mechanics.

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Hiring a Tasker lets you devote your time to more critical tasks. You can relax while they remove the old battery, install the new one and dispose of the old battery. You spare yourself from doing the dirty work by using our platform. It doesn’t take much to find the right person for the job. You release payment after the job is done. For a better idea of how to do it with Airtasker, read this guide.

You are not obliged to provide any tool or piece of equipment to your hired Tasker to perform the service. Taskers can bring their own tools, and they already know what works best for doing the job. But you are free to lend them any tools or equipment you have that you think can make the job go smoother and quicker.

The time it takes can vary from Tasker to Tasker, but overall the whole process should take less than two hours. You may have to allow more time if you ask the Tasker to buy the new battery for you. Not to mention if they need to clean the terminals and battery clamps. Consider the distance from the shop to your address and traffic conditions to add to the time needed if you make them buy the battery.  

Taskers can assist you, but it would be better to let them do 100% of the work. After all, that’s why you hired them! Your Tasker is more than capable of doing all the work, from disconnecting the battery terminals and cleaning the clamps and terminals. They can also take the old battery to a recycling facility. Some Taskers may even offer to buy the battery for you if you don’t have one already.  

The standard practice is to replace your car’s battery every three years, as car batteries are almost sure to have reliability issues by then. Should you neglect to do this, your car’s battery will be worn down and less efficient in recharging itself via the alternator. And take note that the more electronics your car has, such as power door locks, power windows, sunroof, rear windscreen wipers, reversing camera and other accessories, the quicker your battery drains.

A car battery needs to be changed when your headlights become dim, your electronics aren’t activating, or worse, your car doesn’t start. Dim headlights are usually the earliest sign, but these can also be due to a defective alternator or starter motor. Should an inspection made by an auto electrician find nothing wrong with them, then the battery needs replacing. Even if these signs don’t turn up, replace your battery every three years (don’t wait until your car doesn’t start).

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What do Car Battery Replacement services include?

Car battery replacement services usually include several steps. First, your car is towed to the garage. Mechanics then remove the old, damaged or non-working car battery. They then install the new car battery. If you haven’t bought the new battery yet, most hired mechanics or specialists can make the purchase for you, if their garage doesn’t have the right battery for your car in stock.

Note that this service is for replacing batteries of conventional engines instead of electric cars. This service also does not imply replacing the batteries in car key fobs.

Towing or transporting your car

Since you won’t be able to start your car, you’ll need a way to transport your car to the garage to get serviced. Some mechanics may offer a towing or transport service to get your car to their garage. Mechanics can attach your car to a tow truck, or place it on a flatbed truck. Your chosen mechanic should be able to tow or transport your car without damaging it.

Replacement service: removing the dead car battery

Your mechanic removes the old battery from your car, regardless of its make, model, and brand. Whether it is a Nissan, Ford, Mazda, BMW, Volvo or other car brands, they can remove the old battery. Mechanics disconnect the terminals to ensure their safe removal. The old battery is placed on a stack of old newspapers or cloth to catch any leaking liquids. Mechanics use safety gloves, and a mask and goggles as batteries contain dangerous substances like acid.  

New battery installation

Mechanics can put in your new battery while following best practices. Once the old battery is removed, they clean the battery terminals and clamps to prevent grounding, decreased conductivity or other issues. The mechanic uses a wire brush, baking soda and water to clean out the terminals and clamps, removing dirt, corrosion, or residue. After installing the new battery, the mechanic tests it by starting up your car, activating the wipers, radio, or other electronic accessories.

Old battery disposal

This is another service that your mechanic can do for you, as you cannot toss old car batteries in the rubbish bin. Old batteries have dangerous chemicals that pose a serious health hazard. The mechanic can take your old battery to a recycling centre or treatment facility. Be sure to list this as part of your service, unless you already have a recycling centre or garage in mind to take the old battery.

Car battery purchase

If you don’t have a replacement battery ready and the garage doesn’t stock the right one, some mechanics may offer this service for a small fee. Be sure to provide the mechanic with the money to buy the new car battery for you. Your mechanic can go to the shop, get the right battery then return to the garage to install the new battery straight away.

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VW beetle started and battery checked

$200

Koroit VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

I need a mechanic to look at my 1964 VW Beetle that is stored at my mums house and test the battery, get it started/advise if it needs a new battery etc. I need to know why it is not starting

I think my car battery is flat, or the alternator is broken

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Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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i need to figure out if the battery is flat or the alternator is broken

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Oxenford QLD, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

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Caravan battery connection

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Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2024

We have two lithium batteries batteries that we need installed in our caravan. Already have the wiring kits.

Need assistance with some detector alarm battery change

$25

Docklands VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2024

Need assistance with the smoke detector battery change, I already bought the battery

Auto electrician Battery isolation switch installed

$150

Currumbin QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2024

I have two new starter batteries that need to be installed I would also like a wired battery isolation switch as my batteries keep getting flat. Vehicle is a Toyota coaster motorhome

Install new car battery in 2015 Nissan Pular

$50

The Gap QLD, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Needing new battery installed in my 2015 Nissan Pular. Battery has been purchased from Super Cheap Auto today, just need someone to remove the old one and install the new.

thank you for doing this so quickly

Car battery fixing

$80

Ryde NSW, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Car Battery is not charging. Need it to be checked and fixed today. Mercedes Benz e250 c260 coupe 2010

Auto electrician to hook up spare battery for camping set up

$200

Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

29th Nov 2024

My 2015 Volkswagen Amarok is already wired up with a spare battery but I want someone to check that it's definitely being charged as I drive. I also would like advice as to what can be installed to help maintain the charge etc... I have a solar blanket I use while camping but I want all the wiring and everything to be done and checked. Also I have a deep cycle battery and want to get a Lithium to replace or add to in a chain of possible. Cheers.

Exactly what I needed. Very knowledgeable and very good at explaining complicated stuff to losers like us haha

Install Dashcam with spare battery

$150

Lidcombe, New South Wales

28th Nov 2024

I need to install my Dashcam and spare battery to my 2014 BMW 428i convertible from 2016 BMW M235i convertible. Just front camera no rear. I have everything just need labour. Need to remove wires from old car to the new car. Located in Lidcombe.

Great efficient fantastic work!

Jump start my car . Battery dead after leaving lights on over night

$75

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Wife left the car lights on and the battery is dead. Need someone with cables for a jumpstart.

Great communication and friendly lad. 100% recommend.

Car battery jump start

$45

Granville NSW, Australia

25th Nov 2024

Car has been sitting idle for a couple of months so either needs to be jump started or have the battery replaced

Very friendly, efficient and informative. Definitely will be recommending his services

Car battery dead

$5

Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia

18th Nov 2024

2011 Jeep Cherokee car battery dead. Has been failing to start recently. Mechanic found battery terminal corrosion and suggested finding a sparky to fix. Anyway now I'm stranded. Need a jump at least.

Replied to my post quick and arrived within minutes. Legend.

Put 2 car battery in

$80

Morningside QLD, Australia

18th Nov 2024

Hi, I need help putting 2 new car batteries in. I’m not great with cars and would appreciate the help. Both batteries have been purchased.

Cristina was very helpful and did a great job.

Fix Car dual and solar battery system

$50

Sailors Gully VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2024

Battery not getting charge. Not my field so don’t know what is the cause

Brad was extremely thorough and made sure all bases were covered so I don’t have more issues

Battery replacement Mazda-CX3

$250

Chain Valley Bay NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Need battery replacement (today, tomorrow or Sunday morning) Mazda-cx3

Great work. Great guy. Thanks mate

Replace battery for nissan pulsar car key

$70

North Parramatta NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2024

my nissan pulsar car key central locking isn't working and I haven't had time to go to a locksmith to change the battery. looking for onsite help for someone who can change the battery and check it is working

Very quick service thank you.

Harley Sport Glide isn't turning over. Need to fit new battery.

$100

Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia

8th Nov 2024

Hi, have been away for 4 weeks and Harley Sport Glide isn't turning over. Needs new battery which I can source. Need someone to simply fit it. Any chance you can assist tomorrow (Saturday) please? Regards, Dimitri

Excellent service. Highly recommended

AUTO ELECTRICIAN, Re Connect Auto wiring and Re-Secure dual battery

$50

Keilor East, Victoria

7th Nov 2024

Car is already wired and had all lights, dual battery and winch. The battery came off and disconnected wiring. Need batter resecured and all re connected. All wiring is there!

Top guy, great work.

I need to jump start my car. Battery dead

$50

Zetland NSW, Australia

6th Nov 2024

Car battery dead. Need to jump start the car

Hendra is professional and friendly. Go out of his way to help