Battery replacement costs are not the cheapest if you own a German car. If you need a battery replacement, you need to consider:
- cost of the battery
- labor to replace the battery
- tax
Often people wonder why there is a cost to labor when replacing a battery in their car. It’s simple. Because it takes time. It doesn’t only take a few minutes but most often it takes 30-60 minutes, depending on the type of car and the difficulty of the job. Some German cars have made it easier to remove and install a battery, others haven’t.
Battery Replacement Costs
Most replacement batteries cost can go from $99-500 depending on:
- Battery reserve capacity (usually from 120-185)
- Manufacturer of the battery (OEM or Factory)
Battery Replacement Labor Costs
Labor is time consuming because of the location of the battery in some cars and often it’s quite awkward to take it out and it’s in a tight space. Not to mention the weight of the car battery. On average they go between 15-25 pounds, while others can be even 35 pounds. Sometimes it even takes 2 people to replace the battery. After installation, your mechanic will also test your replacement battery.
Is It Difficult To Replace The Car Battery?
Battery replacement isn’t as easy as it sounds. Especially, in newer models of cars like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Mini Cooper and Porsche. While some people would like to save the cost of labor, it’s really not worth the trouble. Battery replacement is just not easy on these newer cars. Let your mechanics handle it.
