Batteries
Your car battery is a crucial component in your car. Turn the key and the battery provides the energy for your air conditioning, internal and external lights, and the radio. Another turn of the key will see your engine spark into life. Large and powerful engines need more cranking power to start.
Our in-store experts can install your new battery for as little as £15, removing and disposing of the old one, preparing you for the trip ahead. We’re proud of the planet, so we ensure that every battery is recycled, giving it a second chance. Before waving you off, our technicians check that your battery is working as it should be, leaving you free to enjoy your journey - wherever that may be.
To check battery availability, simply enter the make, model, year, engine type, and body shape of your vehicle in the form below and we will get back in touch. Alternatively, kindly give Mr Auto, your reliable Car servicing garage; Motor repairs and car mot testing centre a call during office hours on 0800 808 8488.
More About Your Battery
On average your battery they should last around four years, but extreme conditions like freezing weather (or leaving the lights on by accident) can quickly see it go flat.
Whether you are looking for a premium replacement or a car battery charger, we'll have what you need in stock. Selecting the right battery for your car is easy. Simply enter the required information in the form below and we will contact you to confirm if we have the required batteries in stock and book a fitting appointment. All of the batteries we supply come with our car battery guarantee that covers you for any manufacturing defects or faults that can cause it to fail.
Different Types of Car Engines
When you're shopping for a battery, different engines require different batteries.
Car engine types are usually described according to two attributes: the layout of the engine and the configuration of its cylinders.
Below we'll go through some of the conventional engine layouts and cylinder configurations. By the end, you should have a good understanding of what separates one type of engine from another!
Straight Engine
In a straight engine layout, all the cylinders are linearly arrayed. The engine is positioned parallel to the length of the car, meaning it goes from the front of the engine bay to the back. With this layout, the engine can have more cylinders, which is why you'll typically find it in more powerful sedans.
The straight engine layout can sometimes be confused with the inline design. Read more below!
Inline Engine
With an inline engine, cylinders are arranged in a straight row, just like a straight engine layout. However, it doesn't go from front to back. Instead, it is perpendicular to the car, meaning it goes from the left of the engine bay to the right. Some people might describe the cylinders as being placed 'side by side'.
With this layout, the engine can be kept small. It frees up more space around the engine for components like the car battery and cooling system.
The inline engine layout is widely used, especially in family cars and hatchbacks.
Flat Engine
As the name suggests, this layout keeps the engine as flat as possible. Sometimes called a 'boxer engine', its cylinders are laid down flat in both directions. Both sides will have cylinders positioned in such a way that the pistons 'punch' outwards. This layout keeps the car's centre of gravity low, which then makes it much easier to handle.
V Engine
Neither flat nor straight, the V engine has its cylinders arranged at an angle in a V-shape. This option is used to combine the benefits of layouts mentioned above. The V-Shape allows the car to fit more cylinders but in a smaller space. Having more power in a smaller area makes the V engine layout ideal for luxury high-performance vehicles.