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Hamilton & Surrounding Areas
Services Next three business days
(Business hours)Business hours
(within the hour)After hours
(within the hour)Public holiday
Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Plumber
$224
$224
$299
$519
Electrician
$194
$224
$337
$450
Locksmith - Lockout only
(standard 20mins)*n/a
$151
$265
$591
Locksmith
$238
$238
$442
$591
Tradesperson pricing includes one hour of labour (excluding standard lockouts - please see details below), GST, callout fees and travel. AA Home reserves the right to adjust this pricing when required.
*Price is for up to 20 mins labour to unlock the door. Any additional labour, parts or materials required will be discussed on site and charged directly by the trade company.
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Taupo & Surrounding Areas
Services Next three business days
(Business hours)Business hours
(within the hour)After hours
(within the hour)Public holiday
Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Plumber
$174
$193
$286
$564
Electrician
$180
$205
$290
$658
Locksmith - Lockout only
(standard 20mins)*n/a
$174
$223
$513
Locksmith
$174
$174
$223
$513
Tradesperson pricing includes one hour of labour (excluding standard lockouts - please see details below), GST, callout fees and travel. AA Home reserves the right to adjust this pricing when required.
*Price is for up to 20 mins labour to unlock the door. Any additional labour, parts or materials required will be discussed on site and charged directly by the trade company.
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Rotorua
Services Next three business days
(Business hours)Business hours
(within the hour)After hours
(within the hour)Public holiday
Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Price
(incl GST)Plumber
$174
$174
$354
$608
Electrician
$174
$224
$337
$374
Locksmith - Lockout only
(standard 20mins)*n/a
$169
$277
$591
Locksmith
$270
$270
$453
$591
Tradesperson pricing includes one hour of labour (excluding standard lockouts - please see details below), GST, callout fees and travel. AA Home reserves the right to adjust this pricing when required.
*Price is for up to 20 mins labour to unlock the door. Any additional labour, parts or materials required will be discussed on site and charged directly by the trade company.
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How do I charge my car battery?
Follow our tips on how to use a car battery charger:
- If your battery has obvious wear, we recommend getting a new battery.
- We recommend getting advice from your local AA Battery Specialist or AA Service centre for the correct charger and charging process for your vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer instructions. Even if you’ve charged a battery before, we recommend following the instructions again to keep everyone safe.
Once the charger is connected it can take up to 24 hours to fully charge a flat battery.
Check out our AA Battery Service for battery chargers or buy the AA Smart Charge online from AA Shop.
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How long should my car battery last?
This depends on:
- proper installation and correct battery fitment for the car
- the climate in which the car operates
- how regularly the car is driven
- how regularly the battery and car are maintained
All AA batteries are guaranteed for the term of the warranty providing you correctly maintain your battery and regularly use your vehicle. Please read our battery terms & conditions.
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How do I check or change a car battery?
For your own safety we recommend you have your battery checked and tested by a professional.
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Do not place metallic objects on top of the battery as this may cause the battery to short
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Keep flames and sparks away from batteries as they contain hydrogen gas and may catch fire or explode
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid so make sure no part of your body or anything damageable comes into contact with the acid. If this happens, use large amounts of water to neutralise and flush acid away
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Batteries are heavy so use correct lifting procedures and if the battery has one, use the carry handle to move the battery
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Keep children away from batteries
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What does CCA mean?
CCA stands for Cold Cranking Amps and is the recognised industry standard for rating a battery's cranking performance. The number of plates was once used as the measure for rating batteries, however CCA is now the industry standard.
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Why is it important to check my car battery?
Your car battery may look good on the outside, but what’s going on the inside it can be a different story. If your battery is feeling sluggish to start or you can see any visible wear, this can indicate you may need a new battery. We recommend having your battery checked and tested by a professional.
Always remember to turn off all lights before you leave your car.
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When do I need to replace my car battery?
Many times the first hint of a battery problem shows up during the starting process.
If the car battery is too weak to provide a sufficient voltage to the starter, you'll hear a distinctive clicking sound and the engine won't crank over. This clicking indicates that the battery is not fully charged.
AA Battery Service can perform a battery test to determine if the battery needs to be replaced. Sometimes a faulty alternator will be the culprit, but other times the test will reveal a weak battery not capable of holding a charge. This means the battery must be replaced.
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What is sulphation in car batteries?
Sulphation is the chemical reaction between the sulphuric acid and the lead plates within a battery. When a battery discharges, ‘sulphate’ crystals form on the plates, which reduces the battery’s capacity. Batteries kept in a poor state of charge will form ‘hard’ sulphation – this causes permanent damage and can void your warranty. To reduce sulphation, fully recharge the battery as soon as possible.