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That was for new shocks,front discs and pads,2 front 19in tyres and a major service. All done in a day brilliant service. Car going great thanks Jamie
As per usual the service was fast, friendly and efficient. Regularly use this garage for company vehicle as well as my own.
Brilliant service from the guys, work was carried out efficiently (full service and MOT). Answered any questions in a friendly manner, wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Best price i could find and the friendly attitude of staff was a nice bonus.
Although pricey I was kept to date, my car was picked up and dropped off and the team went the extra mile to get it done that day. Would thoroughly recommend
Great service from start to finish. Kept in touch regarding what was needed for car to get through the MOT
Some confusion with job registration. Had to remind about booked appointment. But actual job was done promptly. Pleased with service
Very professional
The guys were so good I took my car for dynostics and found it needed a new clutch and it was done in a day great service from everyone
Excellent service and communication! Highly recommended.
Excellent work carried out in a timely manner. Original quote was being stuck with, however once there I asked them to do front brake pads and discs as well as the rear. Additional work was also very well priced. Would definitely use here again
They try very hard to make sure the customer is happy. And spotted work I was aware needed doing. I am a proficient amateur but did not want to do my own mini clutch outside.
Great service at a great price
Highly recommended, very competetive price.
Really trustworthy and down to earth
They were really helpful and accommodating, and really reasonably priced for the work carried out, had a new cluch and duelmass flywheel . Will definitely use them again
This company has completely restored my faith in mechanics absolutely. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and communication was full marks from start to finish. I have no hesitation in recommending them at all times. I’m very grateful they are around.
I don’t think words will express how happy I am with Patrick and the work completed by his team. I am very sceptical where garages are concerned but from the first call with Patrick to the moment I collected my vehicle, it felt honest and genuine. My car is a lease vehicle so it was imperative the work carried out was of a high standard. Patrick didn’t only reassure me over the phone but when I did go and see him, took me around the garage showing work they had completed and in the process of completing. Only a confident person would be willing to do that. Also, the small touches go a long way. When I called up, he addressed me instantly by my name. Clearly had my number saved so it shows I wasn’t just “another customer”. The price was very competitive, the care and attention was second to none and I’ve said to Patrick, fingers crossed I never see him again, but if I ever do need work done, I know I’ll be going straight to him with no hesitation.
Good price and service
Brilliant service.
We had a bit of a mess around and it took longer than agreed originally However I have given five stars because the quality of the work is breathtaking This is a business that doesn’t compromise on quality and I am incredibly happy with the result. I will be using him then again in the future
Drew was really polite and the guys did a great and a efficient job on changing my brakes and discs... They provided me and my dog a warm place to sit and wait for the car and gave me advise on how to drive it until the brakes broke in! Highly recommended
Great service, quick turn over and fantastic price!
Very good service quick and no issues
I’ve been using this garage at current and previous location for years. Always helpful and good value for money. Taken both our cars here this week and got the usual great service.
Always offer competitive price and good service. Got charged for service and first mot as agreed. No extras added, like you usually get advised elsewhere. Definitely recommend.
Helpful, friendly, seemed to do a good job
Great communication and patience from Kyle who explained everything and made sure I was happy before going ahead. Even collected and delivered back as well. Really happy with price and service thanks Kyle & the team.
This was my first time having work done by this Garage, I recently brought a car and was searching for a good deal to have a full service done. I used WhoCanFixMyCar.com to search for various deals, which was best site I have come across looking for reputable dealers. I choose Eagle Auto because I liked that they would take the car wheels off and re-grease and make perfect fit. I also wanted my Header Tank replaced which the garage did as well as carried out my full service. The Car is driving well you do notice the difference, more power and sounds great. I did have the coolant light come on again and I checked the bottle and topped it up with a bit of water and everything was A ok :). I have confidence in this garage because I feel that they are honest in what they said from start to finish and I am very wary or apprehensive of garages in general. I live in Coulsdon, Surrey and don't mind how far I travel to deal with a good garage, I will be using this Garage again because their is a list of things I want them to do, bear in mind I could of still look around for the best deal, but I believe I have found my Garage.
Jobs all done and completed
Very good service overall.
265 reviews
Fantastic service! Communicated very well every step of the way. Tried to waiver costs whenever possible in order to keep the cost down for me. Would highly recommend!
Brilliant communication and service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
On time, polite service and got the car up and running. Excellent
Excellent service, great communication throughout and very clear on my options
The cost of a Car Battery can vary depending on your car due to differences in labour time and parts needed. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | £127.27 | |
| Vauxhall | £124.45 | |
| Volkswagen | £141.65 | |
| BMW | £193.64 | |
| Nissan | £130.66 | |
| Mercedes | £200.58 | |
| Renault | £128.51 | |
| Peugeot | £127.28 | |
| Toyota | £137.80 | |
| Citroen | £128.38 | |
| Audi | £191.30 | |
| MINI | £183.03 | |
| Volvo | £162.65 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 13/09/2019 and 12/12/2019.
Your car cannot operate without a fully operational car battery. It is responsible for providing the energy to start the combustion process within a car engine while also delivering the energy for the electrical components in your car such as the headlights, ECU and dashboard display.
The most common problem that a car battery will suffer will be a drain of energy which will result in a car not being able to start, however, this can be resolved by performing a jump start using jump leads connected to a secondary car.
Other problems include battery cracks and battery acid leaks.
The following text contains information on how to deal with car battery problems from replacing a car battery to having a car battery repaired and jump starting a car.
If you would like to know how to change a car battery, this is the basic standard order. However, if you would like to read an in-depth guide on the subject, read this article for a full explanation of the steps involved.
However, as highlighted in the full guide on ‘How to Change A Car Battery’, we would advise that you leave the work to a fully trained professional who have the tools and experience to complete the work for you. Cheap car batteries can be installed in no time by a mechanic so your best option is to use WhoCanFixMyCar.com to get quotes for a car battery replacement.
If the battery in your car is dead, you will need to jump start the vehicle using the following steps;
If the engine starts, brilliant! Take a drive around as this will recharge the battery.
If it doesn’t, go back and make sure the cables are all attached properly and let the other car run for five minutes or so.
If the car still won’t start, then it is likely your car has a major issue that you should get a mechanic to look as soon as possible.
A car battery is actively charged while a car is being driven meaning that it should only ever die if there is a fault in the system or somebody has left the lights on in the car overnight.
Cracks could also cause battery acid to leak out of the car battery which would obviously result in a car battery failure.
This can vary depending on the car battery as the voltage and size vary from one to another. The length of time a car battery needs to recharge will also depend on how much it is drained. If the car battery is 50% full, it may only require a few hours, however, if it is completely drained, it may take several hours of driving around to be full again.
Fortunately, a car battery does not need to be at 100% to work. A car battery simply needs to have enough power to start a car, once this has been done the car battery will naturally increase the amount of charge carried thanks to the engine delivering power to the unit.
If your car battery is dead and you jump start your car, you only need to be connected to another power source (another car battery) for around 5-10 minutes, this will give your own car battery enough time to soak up enough energy to start your car engine.
The most obvious sign that you need a new car battery will be that your car fails to start. Dead car batteries are the most common causes of a car failing to start and if this should happen, you will only need to jump start the car. However, car batteries do need to be replaced if you notice any of the following things;
If you have picked up on any of the above, it is time to get a new battery installed as the problems will only get worse as the condition of the battery deteriorates.
There are many issues which will cause the problems listed above, though they are mainly due to a crack opening up on the battery or the battery simply ‘going bad’, which will inevitably happen.
There are three specific types of car battery;
A lead acid or wet/flooded car battery is the most popular type of car battery as the price of the unit is typically less than the other types of car battery. This comes from the result of a simple design and cheap materials being used to make the part. This type of battery is the one which will leak acid if it cracks as the liquid within the battery is responsible for holding the energy used to start an engine and power the electrical systems in a car.
Calcium car batteries are also very popular and are different than the acid battery as the charging plates are replaced by calcium alloy which reduces the potential loss of fluid by 80%. This type of battery is also able to reduce the amount of power it loses when the car is not switched on. If a lead acid battery is not charged by a car getting driven around, it will die.
A VRLA car battery utilises recombination to eliminate fluid loss completely as the battery box is designed as a small pressure vessel with safety valves. A VRLA battery can also come in two designs of its own, the GEL or AGM version.
A car will only have to run for 5-10 minutes for the charging process to begin on a car battery. However, if you want to ensure the battery does not die again, it is advisable to drive for around 30-60 minutes to deliver enough power to the battery to survive until the next time you drive. If you drive for 5 minutes, the battery will charge but it is likely to lose its charge if you leave the car for 12-15 hours.
You should drive for 30 minutes to an hour to change your car battery to a suitable level. This will ensure that your car battery will retain its charge.
To charge your car battery to a good enough level, you should drive a car for 30-60 minutes.
To know when your car battery is full, you will need a tool called a multimeter which is able to measure the voltage of the car battery. A mechanic will be able to check the level of your car battery if you take your car to a garage. The car battery doesn’t have to be at 100% at all times though, so as long as the headlights are working at full capacity, you will know that your car battery is in good health.
Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.
We work with a network of over 14,059 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive car battery replacement deals for you.
To find the best car battery replacement service available in your region;
You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best cheap car battery replacement in your area, before booking online.
