One of the most important parts of owning your vehicle is making sure it stays healthy. The worst thing to wake up to in the morning is a car with a flat or dead battery - especially if you rely on it to get to work, or to get the kids to school.
Firstly though, you need to establish whether or not you do need a new car battery. Is your battery flat? Or has the life of your battery come to an end. Read our guide how to check if I need a new battery for more information.
If you do indeed need a new battery, you will need the following information before you begin your search for the correct battery for your vehicle.
- Vehicle Registration Number
- Current Battery Dimensions L x W x H (mm)
- Does your vehicle have start/stop technology
- 3 Digit UK Part Code
Find Your Car's Battery Using Our Registration Plate Checker
It's important to remember that not all car batteries are the same. Some batteries will last longer than others, and some will even perform better in those cold winter months. Batteries come in different shapes and sizes, voltages, and even have different locations for their terminals.
To find which car battery is best, you can use our simple license plate checker. Simply, type in your license plate and we'll find a list of compatible batteries for your car. You'll then be able to sort through these to find what is the best car battery for you.
Please note that sometimes the recommendations after entering your registration number may show batteries of different sizes, capacities and performance, this is where further checks against the information above are critical. Our licence and registration checker is to be only used as a guide; the cross checking of information of your existing battery still needs to be applied by yourself.
Find the Best Battery for Your Car
Many cars will have multiple suitable batteries that show once you have used the car battery by reg finder.
If your vehicle does have start/stop functionality it is recommended to use an AGM or an EFB battery. Typical standard batteries allow for between 20,000 and 30,000 starts whereas EFB and AGM batteries can last up to 300,000 engine starts. If your car has already has an EFB or AGM battery, a like for like replacement is the minimum necessity.
It is possible to upgrade your EFB battery to an AGM battery if you require more performance from your battery. Delivery vehicles or vehicles with a large number of electrical consumers causing an increased power demand on the battery would benefit significantly from upgrading to an AGM battery. This type of battery will help to reduce the risk of the battery over discharging as AGM batteries have a significantly longer service life.
You'll also want to check the cold cranking amps (CCA) and ampere/hours (AH) each battery can provide. A car battery with a high CCA rating will perform much better at starting your car when temperatures are low. If you live in a cold climate or have a car with a larger engine, this is an essential thing to consider.
Batteries with higher AH ratings will also be able to run your heated seats, car radio and any other electronics for longer without affecting performance. If you are replacing the battery in your car, make sure you at least choose one with the same AH number as your current battery to keep things running smoothly.
The last thing to check are the dimensions and the terminal layout of your existing battery against the recommended batteries. If you vehicle doesn't have a current battery, or the battery is smaller than the battery tray in your vehicle, you can measure the battery tray. This is the space that has been allocated for your battery, as is usually positioned inside your engine bay.
Still unsure as to the correct battery for your vehicle?
If you are having problems using the tool, or no options are displayed after you have entered your registration number, please contact us with the above 4 pieces of information and we will be able to recommend the best battery for your vehicle.
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