In moderate climates a car battery lasts 4–5 years. In the UAE, 18–30 months is typical — heat accelerates the chemical degradation inside the battery far more than cold ever does.
Warning signs: slow cranking on the first morning start, dashboard voltage warnings, electronics resetting, and a battery age past 2 years. Most breakdowns happen in summer, when a marginal battery meets a heat-soaked engine bay.
Fair 2026 prices fitted: standard sedan (60–70Ah) AED 250–450, SUV/German cars with AGM batteries AED 550–1,100, stop-start systems need battery registration (insist on it for BMW/Mercedes — skipping it shortens the new battery’s life).
Many garages on the platform offer 30-minute mobile battery replacement at your home or office, with warranty. Search "battery replacement" and filter by your area.