4.913,260 reviews on GoogleJeep battery replacement in Arjan
The correct battery for your Jeep, brought to your parking bay and fitted free. Tested first, covered for up to 24 months.
- Battery technology
- AGM main battery on start-stop models with a small AGM auxiliary battery; sealed maintenance-free on older Jeeps.
- Typical capacity
- Main about 60 to 80Ah; auxiliary far smaller.
- Size standard
- BCI groups 48 (H6) and 94R (H7) on most current models.
- Where it sits
- Under the bonnet on the Wrangler, Gladiator, Cherokee, Compass and Renegade. Under a front seat on the Grand Cherokee.
- Up to 24 monthswarranty
- 20 to 35 minarrival in Arjan
- Open 24/7every day
CardCashThe short answer
Recent Jeeps with start-stop carry two batteries: a main AGM of about 70 to 80Ah and a small auxiliary AGM. On the Wrangler both are under the bonnet; on the Grand Cherokee they sit under a front seat. Arjan Battery tests both, replaces what has failed at your door in Arjan or anywhere in Dubai, and clears the stored faults.
Jeep owners get caught by the same surprise. The main battery was replaced last year, it tests fine, and the car still shows a stop-start warning or will not crank. The cause is usually the second battery, a small unit tucked out of sight that most people never knew they had. This page explains both batteries and where Jeep puts them.
Jeep models we fit batteries to
Pick your model for the battery it takes. Not listed? Send us the registration card on WhatsApp.
Jeep battery at a glance
- Make origin
- United States (Toledo, Ohio), part of Stellantis
- Battery technology
- AGM main battery on start-stop models with a small AGM auxiliary battery; sealed maintenance-free on older Jeeps.
- Typical capacity
- Main about 60 to 80Ah; auxiliary far smaller.
- Size standard
- BCI groups 48 (H6) and 94R (H7) on most current models.
- Where it sits
- Under the bonnet on the Wrangler, Gladiator, Cherokee, Compass and Renegade. Under a front seat on the Grand Cherokee.
- Registration after fitting
- Not needed on most models
Why a Jeep can refuse to start on a good main battery
On a start-stop Jeep the auxiliary battery keeps the electronics alive while the engine restarts at a signal. The two batteries are also linked while the car is parked. So when the small one develops a weak cell, it drains the large one overnight. In the morning both read low, and the obvious conclusion is that the main battery has died.
Replace only the main battery and the fault returns within weeks, because the bad auxiliary is still there pulling it down. This is the most common repeat problem we see on the current Wrangler, Gladiator and start-stop Grand Cherokee. The fix is simple once you know: separate the two batteries, test each alone and replace what fails.
Main battery and auxiliary battery compared
Main battery
- A full-size AGM, group 48 or 94R on most models, that cranks the engine on every key start.
- Easy to see on a Wrangler, hidden under a front seat on a Grand Cherokee.
- Fails with the classic signs: slow cranking, dim lights, a click and nothing more.
Auxiliary battery
- A small AGM, roughly the size of a motorcycle battery, that supports the electronics during automatic restarts.
- Mounted out of sight: low beside the main battery on a Wrangler, beside it under the seat on a Grand Cherokee.
- Fails quietly: a stop-start warning light, then a main battery that keeps going flat for no clear reason.
Grand Cherokee: jump from the bonnet, not the seat
The Grand Cherokee has dedicated jump start posts under the bonnet, a positive terminal under a red cap and an earth stud. Use those. Do not lift the seat cover and clamp onto the battery inside the cabin, where a spark sits next to carpet, wiring and the battery vent.
Jeep battery words
- ESS
- Engine stop-start. Jeep's name for the system that shuts the engine off at a standstill.
- Auxiliary battery
- The small second 12V battery fitted to ESS models. It is a wear item, like the main one.
- IBS
- Intelligent battery sensor. A module on the negative terminal that reports charge and current to the car.
- Group 48 and 94R
- American BCI case sizes, the same as European H6 and H7. The label on your battery shows which one you have.
How we sort out a two-battery Jeep
- 1
Hear the symptoms
Tell us the model, the year and what the dash says. A stop-start warning with normal cranking points one way, a dead car another.
- 2
Isolate and test both
The batteries are disconnected from each other and tested one at a time. Tested together, a good one hides a bad one.
- 3
Replace what failed
Main, auxiliary or both, in AGM. If both are the same age and one has failed, changing both saves a second visit.
- 4
Check charging and clear faults
Alternator output is measured, stored stop-start faults are cleared with a scan tool, and the old batteries go for recycling.
Jeep: Model by model
- Jeep Wrangler
- The current Wrangler has a main AGM under the bonnet and a small auxiliary battery mounted low beside it, under the fuse box. The earlier generation has one battery. Reaching the auxiliary means lifting out the main battery and its tray.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- On the generation sold through the 2010s the battery is under the front passenger seat, with jump posts under the bonnet. Start-stop versions add an auxiliary battery beside it. Newer cars keep the under-seat layout; we confirm the side.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- The three-row model follows the current Grand Cherokee: AGM batteries under a front seat and jump terminals in the engine bay. The seat is moved fully and a floor cover lifted to reach them.
- Jeep Cherokee
- Battery under the bonnet. V6 and later four-cylinder cars with start-stop use an AGM main battery and a small auxiliary one mounted separately. Older Cherokees have a single conventional battery.
- Jeep Compass
- The current Compass takes a DIN-pattern battery of about 60 to 70Ah under the bonnet, AGM on start-stop versions. Whether a second battery is fitted depends on engine and year.
- Jeep Renegade
- Built on a Fiat platform, so its battery follows European DIN sizing, around 60Ah. Start-stop versions need AGM or EFB as originally fitted.
- Jeep Gladiator
- The pickup shares the Wrangler's front end and its two-battery layout. Owners who add a winch or camp fridge should have both batteries tested before a long desert trip.
Battery brands we recommend for Jeep
We carry brands that car makers fit at the factory and that hold up in Gulf heat. Each one has its strengths, and we will tell you which suits your car.
VartaThe German battery many European cars leave the factory with, in standard, EFB and AGM form.
BoschA German parts name with a battery range you can read by its code: S4, S5, S4 E and S5 A.
ACDelcoGeneral Motors' own parts brand, and the natural fit for Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.
ExideOne of the oldest names in car batteries, now made by two separate companies. The label tells you which.
How Jeep Battery replacement works at your door
No app, no account. One message is enough.
- 1
Send your pin and your car
WhatsApp your live location with the make, model and year, or call. In a basement, add the tower name and bay number.
- 2
Get the price and arrival time
We reply with the battery options that fit, the full price and how long the van will take. Nothing moves until you say yes.
- 3
We test before we fit
The technician checks the old battery and the alternator first. If a jump start or a clean terminal fixes it, that is what you get.
- 4
Pay and drive
Cash, card, Tabby or Tamara at the car. Your warranty of up to 24 months arrives on WhatsApp before the van leaves.
Typical time at the car: 15 to 25 minutes.
Where we fit Jeep Battery replacement
Our vans wait inside Arjan, between Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street. Everything inside the circle is a short drive without touching a highway.
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5 km fast-response zone
- Fast-response zone
- 5 km around Arjan
- Also covered
- All Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days
More than batteries
While we are at your car, or any other day, the same number books these.
- 24/7 car roadside assistanceBattery, tyre, fuel or a flatbed, from one WhatsApp message at any hour
- Car recoveryFlatbed for breakdowns, accident damage and cars too low to tow
- Flat tyre fixSpare fitted, tyre inflated or a nail hole plugged where you are stuck
- Car AC repairThe fault found with gauges before any part or gas is sold
- Oil changeThe right grade and a new filter, on the schedule UAE heat calls for
- Brake pad replacementNew brake pads fitted, discs measured, sensors and slides sorted.
What drivers around Arjan say
4.913,260 reviews on Google
HassanArjan, Nissan Patrol2 weeks agoThe Patrol would not start in the tower basement before work. The technician found the bay from the pin and level number I sent, tested the old battery and showed me the reading before changing it. He took the old one away with him.
Battery replacement
JamesMotor City, Volkswagen Tiguan1 month agoMy Tiguan has start-stop, so I asked if it needed an AGM battery. He checked the one fitted, confirmed it was AGM and fitted the same type, then coded it with a scan tool. Clear explanation of what he was doing at each step.
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LaylaJVC, Kia Sportage3 weeks agoI thought the battery was finished because the car was slow to start. He tested the battery and the alternator and said the battery still had life in it and only needed a proper charge. He did not try to sell me a new one.
Battery testing
MuhammadAl Barsha South, Toyota Corolla5 days agoI left the interior light on overnight. I sent my location on WhatsApp early in the morning and the car was running again before I had to leave for work. He told me to drive it for a while so the battery could recharge.
Jump start
NouraDubai Hills, Lexus ES 3502 months agoThe price was confirmed on WhatsApp before he set off and the invoice showed the same amount. The battery was changed in our driveway, and the radio and clock settings were still there afterwards.
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OmarArjan, Mitsubishi Pajero1 week agoThe battery gave up late on a Friday night after dinner. I did not expect anyone to answer, but they replied on WhatsApp and a technician came to the building car park. I paid with Tabby.
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SarahStudio City, Mazda CX-54 days agoMy car had been parked for three weeks while I was travelling and it was completely flat. The technician jump-started it, then checked the charging voltage with the engine running to make sure the alternator was doing its job.
Jump start
AaravDubai Science Park, Hyundai Tucson3 months agoThe car would not start in the office car park at lunchtime. He replaced the battery while I went back to my desk and sent me a photo of the charging reading when he was done. The invoice has the warranty period written on it.
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MaricelSports City, Nissan Sunny 10 days agoMy car did not start after my night shift. The technician jump-started it and tested the battery. He said it was weak and would probably need changing soon, but he left the decision to me.
Jump start
The reviews shown here are a selection from our Google reviews.
Jeep: common questions
Not answered here? Ask on WhatsApp. A person replies, at any hour.
Does a Jeep Wrangler have two batteries?
The current generation with stop-start does: a main AGM battery under the bonnet and a small auxiliary battery mounted low beside it. The previous generation has a single battery. If you are unsure which you have, send the year and we will tell you before we come.
Where is the battery on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Under a front seat, beneath a floor cover, on Grand Cherokees from about 2011 onward. On the generation sold through the 2010s it is the front passenger seat. Jump start posts are under the bonnet. Earlier Grand Cherokees have the battery in the engine bay.
What does Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging mean on my Jeep?
The car is saying battery charge is too low to allow automatic engine stops. After a short trip that can be normal. If it shows on every drive, one of the two batteries is usually failing, most often the auxiliary. A test of each battery separately gives the answer.
Should both Jeep batteries be replaced at the same time?
Not always. We test each one alone and replace only what fails. When both are original and one has gone, the other is usually close behind in Dubai heat, so many owners choose to do both. We show you the readings and you decide.
Will a winch or light bar kill my Wrangler battery?
Used with the engine running and wired properly, no. Problems come from winching with the engine off, or accessories wired to stay live when parked. If the battery keeps going flat after a desert trip, we can test it and measure the standby drain at your home.
Battery trouble right now?
Message your location. You will have a price and an arrival time within minutes, and a technician on the way from Arjan.
Open 24 hours. Free delivery and fitting. Up to 24 months warranty.