P & R Car Care Center
“Finding a great mechanic who can fit you in when your blower to your AC goes out, even harder.”
Best Car Battery Replacement near Kettering, OH
2 of these technicians are based in Kettering; the others serve Kettering from towns including Dayton (6 mi), Moraine (3 mi) and Washington Township (5 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Bellbrook Automotive
“They got m me in quickly and got my Ram 1500 ready for a big trip.”
Dayton Tire & Auto Service Center
“They answer all my car work questions and help with any additional diagnostic paperwork I need.”
Dixon's Automotive
“The team expertly diagnosed a failing fuel pump and had me back on the road in no time.”
Carroll-Wuertz Tire Company
“They was able to get me in and out with a nail in my tire.”
Little Giant Body & Paint
“It is so wonderful to find this kind of excellence and professionalism yet friendly and kind.”
Listed for drivers in and around Kettering, OH, these 15 shops sell, test and fit car batteries. What each one says about testing, fitting, warranties and stock comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Kettering, OH
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 4,581 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Kettering test batteries for free?
3 of the 15 shops advertise free estimates or checks. A free test is common in this trade because the seller expects to sell you a battery, so ask for the actual numbers from the tester rather than a verdict, and keep the printout.
Hudson's Automotive Service
“Very fair, diagnosed the problem with my truck repaired and returned the vehicle earlier than expected.”
Brookside Garage
“They're honest, knowledgeable, fair priced, and good with estimating when they can get a car in and be done so you aren't left wondering.”
Ben's Battery
“They will help you figure out the issue if they can .”
Centerville Automotive
“Justin does a great job in working with you to get your car in and serviced in a reasonable time.”
Sam's Automotive
“They have a great team of mechanics who are always willing to answer my questions and provide quality service.”
Hollis Towing
“They have the best customer service, quality trucks, and they are the only tow company I've ever had show up on time, every time and on occasion, even early.”
Bigger Road Automotive
“Paul took the time to explain everything clearly, gave me honest options, and didn't pressure me into unnecessary repairs”
Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts
“Great can get all transmission parts good prices and plenty of stock”
Larry's Off Road Center
“Larry is the most lovable human that exists and he knows literally everything about old Vdubs--I once heard him recite the length & diameter of a bumper screw on a particular model from memory.”
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