Battery Brochure UK October 2024

All the training you need to “power up”

Are you checking every battery entering your workshop?

40% of national breakdowns occur from a direct result of battery failure.

Testing the health of a customer’s battery is paramount to keeping their vehicle on the road. By automatically testing every vehicle you see, you’ll be taking your customer service to the ‘next level’. Whether you’re informing customers that they can rest easy that their battery is in good health, or giving them the opportunity to update their failing battery before they leave your workshop – both outcomes will have a positive impact on your workshops reputation, and increase your chances of repeat custom. If not, then you’re missing out on a huge profit opportunity…

with our Learning and Development Prospectus Boost Your Business Start-Stop course 09. Smart Charging and START-STOP - DRTS - Level 3 – 1 Day 263778890 In 2025 it is expected that 80% of cars on the road will have Start-Stop batteries, this course will help future proof your skill set on this increase technology in the market place. This course offers the learner an opportunity to explore these systems, understand how they work and how to diagnose issues and repair them in a working environment. Various dates and locations are available. From £199 .00 +VAT (Per Candidate)

Did you know?

One in three vehicles entering your workshop could require a new battery?

Three out of four customers would

40% of national breakdowns occur from a direct result of battery failure

It should take no longer than 10 minutes to check a standard lead battery

VARTA Battery Course £199 .00

purchase and replace a battery the same day

What can you potentially earn from testing?

Average battery profit from testing:

There are a range of VARTA courses available allowing you to gain an understanding of the basic functions and why VARTA is the battery of choice for many of the world’s leading manufacturers – all of which are free of charge!

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Standard Batteries

Start-Stop Batteries

£59 .00 £60 .00 £119 .00

£123 .00 £60 .00 £183 .00

Average selling price to customer

Unlock your potential to fully understand how to look after your customers living component. This course has been created by VARTA, the World’s number One leading battery manufacturer. VARTA UK offers incredible knowledge delivered in a style that unscrambles the science and technology of what is inside the ‘box’ of an often-forgotten component, the heart of the vehicle, the 12v battery. During the VARTA course, Hybrids, EV and even Hydrogen technology is presented to entice delegates of all skill levels and positions to further their knowledge base.

Workshop average hourly labour rate

Total price to customer*

A workshop typically has 10 vehicles a day (depending on size) testing these vehicles could translate into 3 vehicles requiring a new battery a day (1 in 3).

Potential return:

Testing quantity

Standard Batteries

Start-Stop Batteries

£357 .00* £1,785 .00* £7,140 .00*

£549 .00* £2,745 .00* £10,980 .00*

Daily (3 a day)

Weekly (15 a week)

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Monthly (60 a month)

*Total minus workshop battery purchase.

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