Reading a Japanese (JIS) battery code
Most Japanese cars use JIS-sized batteries with codes like 55D23L or 80D26R. The code tells you everything the technician needs.
60 makes · 424 models
Car battery replacement by make and model
Every car has its own battery size, technology and location. Pick your make, then your model, to see exactly what it takes.
Car brands
Every make we cover
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- ToyotaJapanese · 20 models
- NissanJapanese · 14 models
- MitsubishiJapanese · 10 models
- LexusJapanese · 9 models
- Mercedes-BenzGerman · 12 models
- BMWGerman · 10 models
- HyundaiKorean · 13 models
- KiaKorean · 11 models
- FordAmerican · 10 models
- Land RoverBritish · 6 models
- TeslaElectric · 4 models
- MGChinese · 8 models
- GeelyChinese · 6 models
- JetourChinese · 6 models
- MazdaJapanese · 8 models
- HondaJapanese · 8 models
- SuzukiJapanese · 9 models
- AudiGerman · 8 models
- VolkswagenGerman · 8 models
- ChevroletAmerican · 10 models
- GMCAmerican · 9 models
- IsuzuJapanese · 6 models
- VolvoSwedish · 6 models
- CadillacAmerican · 9 models
- JeepAmerican · 7 models
- ChanganChinese · 9 models
- InfinitiJapanese · 8 models
- GenesisKorean · 5 models
- PorscheGerman · 6 models
- Range RoverBritish · 6 models
- RenaultEuropean · 8 models
- PeugeotEuropean · 9 models
- SubaruJapanese · 7 models
- JaguarBritish · 7 models
- BYDElectric · 9 models
- OmodaChinese · 5 models
- JaecooChinese · 5 models
- FiatEuropean · 7 models
- MINIBritish · 6 models
- BentleySupercar & luxury · 5 models
- DodgeAmerican · 4 models
- ChryslerAmerican · 4 models
- RamAmerican · 5 models
- LincolnAmerican · 5 models
- HavalChinese · 4 models
- CheryChinese · 6 models
- HongqiChinese · 5 models
- GACChinese · 7 models
- ExeedChinese · 4 models
- TankChinese · 2 models
- MaseratiEuropean · 5 models
- Rolls-RoyceSupercar & luxury · 5 models
- LamborghiniSupercar & luxury · 3 models
- FerrariSupercar & luxury · 6 models
- Aston MartinSupercar & luxury · 4 models
- Alfa RomeoEuropean · 4 models
- CitroënEuropean · 6 models
- SkodaEuropean · 6 models
- ZeekrChinese · 5 models
- McLarenSupercar & luxury · 5 models
By origin
What differs between Japanese, German, American and other cars
What changed in newer Korean cars
Older Hyundai and Kia models take simple flooded batteries. Newer ones with idle-stop and battery sensors need more care when the battery is changed.
Why German cars need battery registration
An intelligent battery sensor (IBS) learns how old and worn the battery is and raises charging voltage to compensate. A new battery has to be registered so the car starts again from zero.
American cars and BCI group sizes
US-built cars and trucks use BCI group sizes such as 48 (H6), 49 (H8), 65 and 94R (H7). Big V8s and full-size SUVs need high cold-cranking amps and reserve capacity.
British cars, auxiliary batteries and drain
Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models carry a lot of electronics that stay awake after you lock the car. A weak battery shows up as warning messages long before a no-start.
Batteries in newer Chinese brands
Chinese brands are new to many UAE drivers, but their 12V batteries follow familiar DIN or JIS sizes. What matters is matching the exact size and terminal layout.
European start-stop systems
French, Italian and Czech cars sold in the UAE increasingly use start-stop, which means EFB or AGM batteries and, on some models, a battery reset after fitting.
Volvo battery management
Newer Volvos use a main AGM battery plus, on many models, a smaller support battery. The battery monitoring module expects the right type and capacity.
The 12V battery in an electric car
An EV still has a small 12V battery that powers locks, screens and the computers that switch the main pack on. If it fails, the car will not wake up even with a full charge.
Supercars, long storage and battery care
Performance and luxury cars are often driven rarely and stored for weeks. Their batteries die from slow drain more than from age, and some use lightweight lithium units.
How it works
From a WhatsApp message to a new battery in under an hour
No tow truck, no workshop queue. This is how every visit runs, whether it is 3pm or 3am.
- 01
Send your car and location
WhatsApp the make, model and year, or a photo of the battery label, plus a location pin. We confirm the right battery and the price before anyone drives out.
- 02
The nearest van heads to you
Technicians are spread across Dubai, so one is usually 20–35 minutes away. You get their name and live location while they drive.
- 03
Test before we sell
The battery and alternator are tested first. If a jump or a loose terminal is the real problem, we tell you and you keep your money.
- 04
Fitted, coded, under warranty
New battery fitted with a memory saver, registered on cars that need it, old one taken for recycling. Up to 24 months warranty on the receipt.
Flat battery? Send your location now
The nearest technician is usually 20–35 minutes away, day or night, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
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