Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted for the cheapest price
Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield explains a cunning way to save money on a new car battery with Halfords price match and free battery fitting - perfect if you’re looking for the best battery deals
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Most motorists will have had that horrible, sinking feeling when they start their car and only hear a sluggish crank, followed by a few clicks. It's a sign that your battery has gone flat since you last used your vehicle, and it's going to ruin your day.
You might get away with a quick charge up, or you might be able to jump start it. You might have to call in breakdown assistance, or at the very least swap your battery over. Either way, it's a sure sign that your battery is not in fine fettle. You might get away with having it reconditioned, but it's probably a good idea to look for a new one.
It's no secret that batteries can be expensive, especially if you have stop/start or it's a posh lithium battery, but there are ways to save money on a replacement, if you know where to look.
Halfords battery deals - the three best-value batteries on sale right now
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Halfords is a great place to start. Not least because we have a store in pretty much every town and city, but because it has a price-matching service.