VW Tiguan & Touareg Battery (AGM & Coding)
A VW Tiguan or Touareg is a premium SUV with the same advanced electronics as a BMW or Audi. This means its battery replacement is a specialist job.
Your vehicle requires a high-performance AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery to handle the massive electrical load. But the job doesn't end there.
Why Your VW Needs "Coding"
Like other German luxury cars, your VW has a BMS (Battery Management System). This computer is programmed to your old, fading battery.
If you just swap the battery, the BMS will continue to overcharge the new one, thinking it's still the old one. This will "cook" your new R4,500 battery in months and will void its warranty.
The new AGM battery must be "coded" or "registered" to the car's computer. This resets the charging profile and protects your investment.
Alberton's Dealer Alternative
Don't pay dealership prices for this critical 5-minute service. We are Alberton's specialists in battery coding.
We stock the correct, warrantied AGM batteries for your Tiguan or Touareg, and we have the dealer-level diagnostic tools to perform the BMS registration. We do the complete job, correctly, for a fraction of the price.
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.