Battery & alternator testing,before you spend a cent.
Not every flat battery needs replacing. We test the battery, alternator and starter at your car, so you only pay to fix the part that has failed.
Stop paying for parts you don't need
The three things drivers dread most. Tap a card to see how we fix it.
What we test at your car
A complete starting and charging check, done where your car is parked.
Battery load test
Checks how much power your battery can really deliver.
Alternator output
Confirms the battery is being recharged as you drive.
Starter motor draw
Shows if the starter is pulling too much power.
Parasitic drain check
Finds what's flattening the battery when parked.
Terminals & cables
Loose or corroded connections found and fixed.
Plain-English result
You know what's wrong and what it costs.
What is your car telling you?
Tap a symptom to see what we'd test first.
Charging system test
The light means the battery isn't being charged properly.
How the test works
One call starts everything. No forms at the roadside.
Book or call
Tell us what the car is doing.
We come to you
No workshop booking needed.
We test everything
Battery, alternator, starter and connections.
You decide
Clear result and price, with no pressure.
Why drivers trust our test results
We'd rather tell you it's a loose terminal than sell you a battery you don't need.
membership
needed
How we compare to the usual options
A local mobile service versus a roadside club or a workshop, for battery & alternator test.
| What you get | Canberra RBA | Roadside club | Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
| No membership needed | |||
| Comes to your car | |||
| Tests before replacing | Sometimes | ||
| New battery fitted on the spot | Sometimes | After a tow | |
| Local person answers 24/7 | Call centre | ||
| Price agreed before work | Varies |
General comparison. Roadside clubs and workshops vary.
What affects the testing price
We always agree the price before we start. These are the things that change it.
Test only
A test on its own is a simple callout price, agreed up front.
Small fixes
Cleaning or tightening terminals is often done on the spot.
Parts if needed
If a battery has failed, we quote it before fitting anything.
Cars we work on every day
From hatchbacks to work utes. Tap a vehicle type to see what we cover.
Everyday cars and SUVs
Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and more. Everyday cars are our bread and butter.
4WDs, utes and work vehicles
HiLux, Ranger, Navara, D-Max, LandCruiser and work utes, including dual-battery setups.
Hybrids and electric cars
Toyota and Lexus hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla, MG and BYD. We work on the 12V system only.
European and prestige cars
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo, including AGM batteries and registration.
Battery testing across Canberra & Queanbeyan
Pick your area to see the suburbs we cover.
Civic, Braddon, Turner, Reid, Kingston, Barton, Griffith and the Inner North & South.
Real drivers, real relief
What it feels like when help actually turns up.
Flat at 6am in Gungahlin. New battery fitted before my coffee went cold.SSample customerGungahlin · Google review
No membership, no tow. They tested it, showed me the result and gave a fair price.SSample customerBelconnen · Google review
Our Prius wouldn't power on. They sorted the 12V battery in 20 minutes.SSample customerWoden · Google review
Stuck in a Civic car park with two kids. The location button meant they found me fast.SSample customerCanberra City · Google review
Told me it was just a loose terminal. Could have sold me a battery. Honest people.SSample customerTuggeranong · Google review
They look after all four of our work utes now. One invoice a month.SSample customerQueanbeyan · Google review
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Battery & Alternator Test questions answered
Straight answers. Still unsure? A real person picks up 24/7.
How do I know if it's my battery or alternator?
Is the battery test free?
Can you find what's draining my battery?
Do you fix alternators?
How long does a test take?
Should I test my battery before winter?
More ways we can help
One call covers every battery and starting problem.
Stuck right now?
One call and we're on the way.
Local technicians across Canberra and Queanbeyan, 24/7.
0400 000 000