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Recent Car Battery Replacement reviews

No complaints, would definitely recommend Omer.

Replace car battery

£60

Nice service and very professional

Car battery replacement mobile service.

£50

Very professional Polite Thank you

Mobile auto electrician diagnostics test for transit custom van 2013

£50

Absolutely amazing work by Zay. Extremely professional, on time with all tools and equipment. Task was completed very clean, neat and safe. I got the U3000 Pro with front, rear and LTE installed with the iVolt Pro battery. Absolutely 100% recommended for any car work. He also gave me tips on few things which would have damaged by car in the long run.

Thinkware dashcam with under seat battery installation

£150

A good man Genuine Nice

Auto electrician

£100

Robert was super quick at completing my car battery replacement....highly recommended!

Replace car battery on Citroen C1

£30

What's the average cost of a Car Battery Replacement Specialist

£54 - £177

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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 centre. 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).

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 its 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.

Recent Car Battery Replacement tasks

Car won't start, not sure if its a battery issue or something else

£100

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

2nd Jul 2026

Car would not start, on screen it says transmission malfunction. It happened before as well, jump start solved the issue.

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Moortown, Lincolnshire

27th Jun 2026

I fitted a Reverse camera and it will not work not the electronic boot handle on that open the boot

Auto Electrician/Experienced Mechanic: Honda Cooling Fan Fault

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Isle Of Dogs, Greater London

25th Jun 2026

Description: need a qualified mobile auto electrician/ experienced mechanic to repair a cooling fan electrical issue. The Problem: The radiator fan does not spin when the engine gets hot or when the AC is turned on, causing the car to overheat in traffic. I tried replacing the relay with another used one, which did not work. The Key Clue: A mechanic recently poked a screwdriver into the wiring/relay area under the bonnet, and the fan started spinning perfectly on its own. This proves the fan motor itself is completely functional, but there is a loose connection, a corroded terminal, or a broken wire somewhere in that circuit that needs to be secured. Requirements: You must be an auto electrician or a highly experienced vehicle mechanic. Please bring everything necessary to diagnose and repair the loose connection and fix it.

Auto electrician to rewire subwoofer

£50

Loudwater, Buckinghamshire

21st Jun 2026

I have a vw golf mk7 with a subwoofer (Alpine SWE-815) installed and it cuts in and out I removed the infotainment system in the glove box and can see the wires which may be loose as when putting it back in the sub cut out and taking it out a little and it works. I’m after a rewire for subwoofer glove box wiring. The wires to the battery and the sub itself are fine just those in the glovebox. I live in High Wycombe and work in Chalfont.

Auto electrician

£100

Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester

15th Jun 2026

Swap out 1000w inverter with a 2000w inverter

Convertible auto electrician

£300

Bushbury, West Midlands

14th Jun 2026

Audi a5 roof not working due to wiring issue, dashboard says roof not in use when press switch. Roof specialist has seen car and wiring issues are there. Need someone to get wiring sorted maybe if you can work on roof, can increase my budget if you are confident with audi roofs and wiring

Auto electrician

£150

Cutsyke, West Yorkshire

5th Jun 2026

P0136 engine fault code for bank 1 oxygen sensor no.2 on renault captur 1.5 dci. Changed both sensor post and pre cat, also fitted new DPF pressure sensor and fault comes back, once cleared. Suspect there maybe a wiring fault and need an auto electrician to check this.

Auto electrician

£100

Coleshill, Buckinghamshire

4th Jun 2026

Fiat ducato 2023 headlight adjuster not working

Auto electrician

£50

Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11

24th May 2026

Jaguar xf battery dead. Can't access the battery in the boot

Thinkware dashcam with under seat battery installation

£150

Seven Sisters, Greater London

20th May 2026

I want a professional installation for the Thinkware U3000 Pro Front and Rear camera, connected to the iVolt Pro under seat battery on the Toyota Prius 2025. The battery should be hardwired to the cars ignition fuses. This is the under seat battery https://thinkwaredashcam.eu/product/ivolt-pro-external-battery/

Absolutely amazing work by Zay. Extremely professional, on time with all tools and equipment. Task was completed very clean, neat and safe. I got the U3000 Pro with front, rear and LTE installed with the iVolt Pro battery. Absolutely 100% recommended for any car work. He also gave me tips on few things which would have damaged by car in the long run.

Auto electrician

£100

Clermiston, City of Edinburgh

12th May 2026

My back lights do not work. Only hazzard work. Bulbs have been changed and still does not work

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

£120

Cliftonville, Kent

9th May 2026

install GROM AUDIO VLITE UNIT INTO LEXUS LS600HL

Replace car battery

£60

Stockwell, Greater London

8th May 2026

Need a battery replacement of a Ford Focus 2011. PK11 ZDN. I already bought the new battery.

No complaints, would definitely recommend Omer.

Need auto electrician for audi a5 radiator fans not working

£30

Fulledge, Lancashire

8th May 2026

Radiator fans not working could be a fuse not sure if anyone can fix it

Auto electrician

£150

High Brooms, Kent

17th Apr 2026

Repair indicators on trailer

Auto electrician

£100

Oak Hill Park, Merseyside

15th Apr 2026

Engine warning lights stating stop start fault

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£80

West Tarring, West Sussex

9th Apr 2026

Car is not starting. Mechanic has run all checks on relays etc. Suspects it's an ECU connectivity issue. Recommended it's an auto electrician job now.

Car battery replacement

£30

Carshalton On The Hill, Greater London

6th Apr 2026

I need the battery replaced in my car, Mercedes A Class W177 (2019). It has a stop and start feature if that is relevant. I will be purchasing the battery online. If someone could come and change the battery on site at my home, that would be amazing!

Auto electrician

£150

The Square, Wiltshire

30th Mar 2026

Keys starts car auto locking working once driving and manual locking button on dash also new battery fitted in fob and new battery on car new rf receiver fitted but still no central locking on fob

Auto electrician

£150

Richmond, South Yorkshire

23rd Mar 2026

Reverse light and full beam not working