Change your car battery safely

Conventional negative-earth cars only. Check the manual first; start-stop batteries may need workshop registration.

Prepare before touching terminals

Wear gloves and eye protection. Switch off, remove the key and follow the manual’s shutdown delay.

Disconnect negative first

Confirm the minus marking, usually black. Disconnect negative, then positive. Never bridge terminals with metal.

Lift with care

Remove the retaining clamp. Batteries are heavy and contain acid. Keep upright; leave damaged cases to professionals.

Reconnect positive first

Clean disconnected terminals. Secure the correct replacement. Connect positive, then negative, following the manual.

Return the old battery

Ask the dealer about recycling and required setup. Never bin it. Unsure about fitting? Book workshop help.

Plan accessory power too

EchoRepel’s inverter displays input voltage. Respect socket limits and unplug after use.

See the inverter