Honest comparison of fitted prices vs Midas, Goldwagen, and online shelf prices. Includes what you actually get with mobile fitment and free diagnostics.
| Retailer | Willard 619 | Exide 619CE | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton Battery Mart (fitted) | R 1 450.00 | R 1 450.00 | Includes free fitment, alternator test, mobile call-out available |
| Midas (battery only, shelf) | R 1 200 – R 1 350 | R 1 250 – R 1 400 | Battery only — fitment, testing, and warranty registration extra |
| Goldwagen (battery only, shelf) | R 1 180 – R 1 320 | R 1 220 – R 1 380 | Shelf price varies by branch and promotions |
| Makro / online retailers | R 1 100 – R 1 300 | R 1 150 – R 1 350 | No local mobile fitment or BMS coding support in Alberton |
Shelf-price ranges are indicative and vary by branch and promotion. Fitted prices are loaded from the live product catalog.
View 619 car battery hub →Midas typically lists shelf-price 619 batteries around R 1 200–R 1 350 without fitment or charging-system diagnostics. Our fitted price from R 1 450.00 includes installation, alternator test, and warranty registration.
Goldwagen shelf prices are similar to Midas for 619-size batteries. Alberton Battery Mart includes mobile fitment, scrap exchange, and free testing in our fitted price.
The best value is not always the lowest shelf price. Our R 1 450.00 fitted price covers Willard 619 or Exide 619CE with up to 25-month warranty, professional installation, and on-site diagnostics.
619 is one of South Africa's most common compact-car battery codes. It is a 12V maintenance-free battery typically around 42–43Ah with dimensions of roughly 207 × 175 × 175 mm, used on small hatchbacks and sedans such as Toyota Tazz, VW Polo Vivo, and Opel Corsa.
At Alberton Battery Mart, Willard 619 and Exide 619CE start from R 1 450.00 with scrap exchange, free fitment, free alternator testing, and up to 25-month warranty on Willard.
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