Car Battery Replacement

When you need to take off, our mobile battery service comes to you

Call 13 11 11

Flat car battery? For starters, contact RACV on 13 11 11 or book an installation online within minutes.

RACV Batteries come to you 7 days a week, usually within the hour.
We service not only metro Melbourne, but greater Melbourne and Geelong too.

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  • Speedy 24/7 service

    RACV's mobile technicians will get you going usually within an hour in the Greater Melbourne and Geelong area, either with a fix or battery replacement - any time, any day. Call 13 11 11.

  • Generous discounts

    RACV members get $15 off the recommended retail price of the batteries we supply.

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    Choose your vehicle

    Select your make, model and year.

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    Select your car battery

    Choose a battery specifically for your car.

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    Choose your location

    We can come to see you at home, at work, or anywhere you need us in the Greater Melbourne and Geelong area.

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    Select a time that suits you

    Pick a time slot that suits you, 7 days a week. We'll send you an SMS to let you know your technician is on the way.

What areas do RACV Batteries service?

RACV Batteries service the Greater Melbourne and Geelong area. If you’re an RACV member, we can service you all over Victoria; call us on 13 11 11.

If you're based in NSW or ACT, NRMA offers car battery replacement services in both states.

Do RACV Batteries come with a warranty?

Yes. RACV Batteries are produced to exacting standards. As a result, RACV Battery products carry a nationwide warranty up to 3 years for a vehicle that is used for private purposes.

What does CCA mean?

CCA stands for Cold Cranking Amps and is the recognised industry standard for rating a battery's cranking performance. The number of plates was once used as the measure for rating batteries, however CCA is now the industry standard.

What is Amp Hour (Ah) rating?

The Amp Hour (Ah) rating is a way of describing a battery's capacity. It describes the capacity of a battery based on a discharge period of 20 hours.

What is an AGM Battery?

AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat. This type of battery uses a non-woven glass mat to separate the plates. The glass mat absorbs and retains sufficient electrolyte for the battery to operate, meaning that  there is no free electrolyte in the cell to spill. These batteries are also known as Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries as each cell has a one-way valve to manage cell pressure. 

What is an EFB?

Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) are being fitted to many vehicles fitted with Idle Stop Start (ISS) technology. These ‘flooded’ batteries are an enhanced version of the standard calcium battery, and are designed to withstand the increased cranking and cycling demanded by vehicles fitted with ISS technology.

What is ISS technology?

Idle Stop Start (ISS) technology, also known as Stop Start, is designed to help reduce vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. The vehicle’s engine automatically shuts down when the vehicle is stationary instead of idling, and will restart when you need to move again. ISS equipped vehicles are fitted with EFB and AGM batteries which are designed to cope with the additional electrical loads and repeated cranking required from this technology.

Why do some car batteries need to be registered?

Some vehicles are equipped with Battery Management Systems (BMS) which require new batteries to be registered with the system. In most instances, RACV Batteries technicians will perform this registration on applicable vehicles.

What if I don’t need a new battery?

Don’t worry! If it turns out that you don’t need a battery replacement, you won’t be charged for one. Non-members will however incur a $30 fee for the battery test.

Payment on the day

Our technician will take payment upon completion of your appointment. You can pay via EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard.

Timeslots

We aim to get out to you and complete the installation within the specified two-hour window.

  • 4WD batteries

    RACV offers a 4WD range which come with a two-year warranty and installation. This includes higher cold-cranking amps for greater starting power, hot-melt glue over the plates to prevent vibration damage and leading maintenance technology to eliminate acid leakage.

  • Marine batteries

    RACV's Mobile Battery Service has a range of marine batteries specifically for your boat or yacht. We can deliver to your docked boat in the Greater Melbourne and Geelong area. This service does not include battery installation. Find out more.

  • What is CCA?

    The industry-recognised standard for defining starting power is Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). Higher-rated CCA batteries will last longer and perform better in all vehicles than a lower CCA-rated battery.