is it straight forward to change a car battery. i have fiat brava and

[sproutsaregreen]

need new battery for it, was wondering? if i buy a battery from halfords or somewhere if could change it myself.

 

[naturist]

Nooooo. Do what I do when my battery goes flat. Just buy a new car, much easier.

 

[nysenutz]

Each car needs a certain battery. Yes go out and buy one, but ensure you get the right one. The salesman will help you there.
And yes, you can change it yourself quite easily. Just a couple of spanners. Remove the old battery by taking off the battery leads, and you may have to undo a bracket holding the battery in place. Just be sure you put the new one in the same way the old one came out. Your car may cough and splutter for a few seconds as the battery gets 'in step' with your car's computer. It's easy, good luck.

 

[paudman]

Yes, very. Just have a couple of spanners to hand, around 12 - 13 mm, unbolt the old battery terminals (earth or black first), undo the battery clamp, lift out, replace and redo everything you've undone. A ten minute job.

 

[pacoperez1958]

You could do it yourself, but most places the sell them will put them in for free. Remember to clean the posts and clamps well, too.

 

[ShuggieMac]

It is a very east job indeed but if you get the terminals connected the wrong way round then you could screw things up. If you are not confident then just go to halfords, Kwik Fit or similar and tell them that you will buy the battery from them if they will fit it for free. It truly is a five minute job and if they tell you otherwise then walk away. It will give them a chance to tell you all sorts of other things are wrong with the car and try to sell you something, so they maight be tempted at the opportunity. Make encouraging noises until the work is done and then say that you'll think about what ever they have found.