Battery Dead or Faulty Alternator? Find Out Free
It's the most expensive mistake you can make. Your car is dead, so you buy a new battery. Two weeks later, you're stranded again.
The problem was never your battery. It was a faulty alternator that wasn't recharging it. You just replaced a perfectly good battery.
Before you spend money, you must know the real problem.
The Difference: Battery vs. Alternator
- A Dead Battery fails to start the car. You'll hear a slow crank ("rur-rur-rur") or just a "click."
- A Faulty Alternator fails to run the car. The car will start (using the battery's reserve) but will die while you're driving. You'll also see dimming headlights and a red battery warning light on your dash.
Don't Guess. Get a Free, 5-Minute Test.
Don't guess and waste R1,500. Drive to our store in New Redruth, Alberton.
We will run a 100% free, no-obligation 3-point diagnostic test on your entire starting system:
- 1. Battery Test: We check its health and ability to hold a charge.
- 2. Starter Test: We check if the starter is drawing too much power.
- 3. Alternator Test: We check its voltage output to ensure it's recharging the battery correctly.
The test is free, takes 5 minutes, and we will tell you exactly what the problem is. We only sell you a battery if you actually need one.
Quick answers
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How fast can Alberton Battery Mart replace my battery?
Most callouts in Alberton, New Redruth, and Meyersdal wrap in 60 minutes. We run Midtronics diagnostics first, then fit your Willard or Exide battery on-site so you avoid towing.
Do you handle Start/Stop and coding?
Yes. We stock AGM/EFB batteries and register them to the vehicle’s BMS before handover, preventing charging faults on BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford Ranger, and other Start/Stop platforms.
Can you test my current battery before I buy?
We offer free battery, alternator, and starter testing in-store or as part of the mobile callout. You only pay once we’ve proven the battery is the failure point.