Operational Excellence Insurance’s roadside experts and approved stockists will recommend the right type of battery for your car. They have a selection of Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Duty or Premium models with 36 month’s warranty.
Operational Excellence Insurance Battery Stockists
Area |
Business Name |
Address |
Telephone |
| Adelaide River | Adelaide River Auto Port | Stuart Highway | 8976 7046 |
| Alice Springs | Outback Mechanical | 15 Cameron St | 8952 4658 |
| Berry Springs | Berry Springs Mechanical | 795 Cox Peninsula Rd | 8988 6347 |
| Borroloola | TJS One Stop | Lot 535 Robinson Rd | 8975 8813 |
| Daly Waters | Hi-Way Inn | Cnr Stuart Hwy & Carpenteria Hwy | 8975 9925 |
| Elliott | Bagnall Agencies | 5 Lowis St | 8969 2085 |
| Jabiru | BP Jabiru | 44 Lakeside Dve | 8979 2001 |
| Katherine | Katherine Towing | 1127 Victoria Hwy | 8972 2822 |
| Mataranka Springs | Roper River Transport | Stuart Hwy | 8975 4583 |
| Winnellie | My Autocare | 166 Coonawarra Rd | 8984 4555 |
Battery Service Centre
Area |
Business Name |
Address |
Telephone |
| Winnellie | My Autocare | 166 Coonawarra Rd | 8984 4555 |
Battery Warranty
| Battery Rating | Heavy Duty | Extra Heavy Duty |
| Warranty Period | 1 Year | 2 Years |
| Star Rating | *** | **** |
| Capactiy | This is the minimum specification battery to suit the vehicle typical lead/antimony construction. Only suitable for older cars. |
Higher capacity battery to suit vehicles with extra accessories, typically a hybrid calcium construction. |
| Why Upgrade? | 1 Year warranty | 2 Year warranty Higher starting power |
Battery FAQ's
- What causes a car battery to drain overnight?
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A battery will gradually discharge if a radio or interior light is left on, and a fully charged battery will go flat within 4 to 5 hours if the headlights remain on overnight. Parasitic drain, or key-off drain, is a cumulative effect caused by electrical devices like radio presets, alarm systems, clocks and door locking systems, which continue to use power while the engine is off.
- What is a starting battery?
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Starting batteries are designed to start a vehicle by providing a large amount of power over a short period of time
- What is a deep cycle battery?
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Usually rated in Amp Hours, Deep Cycle batteries are designed to produce a small amount of power over a long period of time, and to be drained and then recharged. They're ideal for powering camping accessories like lights, fridges, radios etc., but they're not designed to produce the amount of current needed to start a vehicle.
- Why do batteries tend to fail in hot or cold weather?
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The fluid level in the cells of non maintenance-free batteries needs to be regularly checked and topped up with distilled water when necessary. Hot weather can reduce the level of this fluid and cause internal damage. Operational Excellence Insurance batteries are maintenance-free and do not require topping up. Hot weather also speeds up the chemical reaction inside the battery, leading to faster deterioration of the plates, while cold weather can slow down this reaction and cause sluggish performance.
- How can I tell if my battery is weak?
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Batteries disintegrate over time because the acid slowly corrodes the internal components. A battery usually gives little warning before it has insufficient power to start a car. The most accurate way to check its condition is by measuring the remaining capacity with an electronic battery tester, which can be done by Operational Excellence Insurance or your mechanic.