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Battery life guide

How long should a car battery last?

Battery life depends on how the vehicle is used, where it’s parked and the conditions it runs in.

It depends

No fixed number

There’s no single answer. Use, heat and charging all affect how long a battery lasts.

What shortens it

Common causes

  • Lots of short trips
  • Brisbane summer heat
  • Long periods without driving
  • Loose or corroded terminals

Know for sure

Test it

A free test at our Darra warehouse shows how healthy your battery is. No purchase needed.

Free battery testing

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You do not need to work out every battery specification yourself. Start with your vehicle make, model and year and we’ll help you work through the options.

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We do not want to guess. Send us your vehicle details or a photo of your current battery and we’ll help confirm the right option.

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