I’ve been getting really frustrated with my Honda Civic lately. It seems like every other morning I need to jumpstart a dead battery. Can you upgrade a Honda Civic battery?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry your Civic’s battery has been giving you a hard time. Yes, you can upgrade your Honda Civic battery. Car batteries tend to degrade over time, so upgrading to a bigger battery can help your charge last longer again.
Here are a few things to consider before you settle on a battery replacement:
Look over your warranty—while your battery isn’t covered even in
, most batteries come with a warranty of their own. If this isn’t the first time your Civic’s battery has been replaced, you should check to see if the battery itself came with any sort of coverage from its manufacturer.
Shop around—you can buy a new Civic battery from standard spots like AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts, or you can buy one from Walmart or Costco. Just make sure you read reviews and compare costs and quality before you settle on a Civic battery upgrade. Civic forums can be a great place to find advice from fellow owners!
Make sure your new battery’s a match—it goes without saying, but you want to make sure your new battery is actually compatible with your Civic. While you can look into battery specs in your owner’s manual, a mechanic or auto store employee can usually point you in the right direction.
When you find the battery upgrade you want, you can take care of this simple
yourself if you know your way around your Civic’s hood. Otherwise, a replacement by a professional usually costs around $200 on average—that’s about $50 for labor and $150 for the battery.
Of course, your costs will vary depending on the battery upgrade you choose. You should also keep in mind that increasing the value of your Civic with mods may increase your
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