We come to your car anywhere in Hillsborough, Pinellas and most of Pasco, any hour, test the battery and charging system, and replace the battery on the spot if it needs it. Prices are on the prices page. Everything else is below.
The questions, in no particular order
What does “mobile battery replacement” mean, exactly?
Someone drives to your car with the correct new battery, tests the old one and the charging system, and replaces the battery right where the car is parked. No tow, no shop.
How much does it cost?
Usually $249 to $329 for a standard battery and $329 to $449 for AGM or start-stop, installed. A test or a jump is $75. We confirm the exact price first.
Are you open on weekends and holidays?
Yes. We are open around the clock, every day, and the price does not change.
How long does it take?
Most swaps take 20 to 45 minutes once we are parked at the car.
What brand do you install?
Interstate, matched to the size, terminal layout, cranking amps and type your car calls for.
Does my car need AGM?
If it has start-stop, or it came from the factory with an AGM battery, yes. Many European cars and hybrids do. Give us the vehicle and we will tell you.
Will I lose my radio presets?
Maybe. We use a memory saver on cars where it helps. Some cars still need the clock or the auto-up windows reset.
Can you register the battery on a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or VW?
For the models our equipment supports, yes. We will tell you ahead of time whether your car needs it.
Do you replace hybrid batteries?
We replace the small 12-volt battery in hybrids, which is usually why a hybrid will not power on. We do not work on the high-voltage pack.
What happens to the old battery?
It leaves with us for recycling.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Interstate batteries carry Interstate’s warranty for that battery line. Your terms are printed on the invoice.
Do you work in parking garages?
Usually, yes. Tell us the garage and the level.
Can you come to my job?
Yes. Office and business lots are some of the most common places we work.
How do you know it’s not the alternator?
We test both. A healthy charging system usually holds somewhere around 13.5 to 14.8 volts with the engine running, and the battery test is separate.
How long do batteries last around here?
Heat shortens them. A lot of batteries in Tampa Bay last around three years, some less. After year two, get it tested once a year.
Where do you go?
All of Hillsborough and Pinellas and most of Pasco. The service areas page lists every community with its own page.