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Welcome to the Baterías.com blog, specialists in car, motorcycle and mobility-vehicle batteries. Our technical team publishes practical, plain-language guides to help you choose the right battery, maintain it and get the most out of it, fix the most common faults and understand the figures that really matter.

Here you will learn how to find out which battery your vehicle needs (by make, model or registration plate), how to read the codes and labels (ETN, EN, DIN and manufacturer references), the differences between technologies —conventional, EFB, AGM and batteries for Start-Stop systems—, what capacity in amp-hours (Ah) and cold-cranking current (A/EN) mean, when to replace a battery and how to spot the warning signs of failure, how to jump-start safely and what maintenance to do in each season, because both winter cold and summer heat shorten a battery's life.

We write from real experience advising on and selling thousands of batteries every month, working with leading brands such as Varta, Exide, Tudor, Fulmen and Trojan. All our products are genuine and warranty-backed, with fast delivery and a 4.4/5 rating on Trustpilot backed by more than 10,500 reviews. Our goal is for you to get it right first time and for your battery to last as long as possible.

In a hurry? Find the right battery for your vehicle in seconds by entering your registration plate or choosing make and model, and compare prices and equivalents with no hassle.

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How is the capacity of a battery measured? Parameters c100, c20, c10, c5, 20hr, 10hr, 5hr of a battery

How is the capacity of a battery measured? Parameters c100, c20, c10, c5, 20hr, 10hr, 5hr of a...

If we are going to choose a battery based on its capacity, we may find that they give us several...
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What happens if I put a higher amp battery in my car?

What happens if I put a higher amp battery in my car?

Before answering this question, we are going to give some brief technical notes: Not sure which...
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How to see the positive side of a battery

How to see the positive side of a battery

Everything has a positive side and a battery could not be the exception! Jokes aside, one of the...
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How to know if a battery is valid for my car

How to know if a battery is valid for my car

If you are going to buy a battery for your car, you may be wondering if the battery you have...
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Safe purchase of batteries online at the best price

Safe purchase of batteries online at the best price

Why buy a battery online? Many people are reluctant to buy a battery online, however, in this...
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How to replace the car battery

How to replace the car battery

Ultimate guide to changing your car battery If your car battery has reached the end of its life...
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How to activate your motorcycle battery

How to activate your motorcycle battery

Activating a motorcycle battery Important: Since 1 February 2021, when EU Regulation 2019/1148...
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Types of Batteries

Types of Batteries

Lead-acid batteries: The accumulator, or lead battery, also known as a lead-acid battery, is a...
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