Since 1985, we've been Charlottesville's go-to solution for all kinds of batteries — and all the things you might to need to service & hook-them-up.
For the majority of our first 30+ years we operated out of the Old Monticello Dairy Building (on the corner of Preston & Grady): but in July of 2018 we moved to our new location on 750 Harris Street (near Southern States). Though the parking is a whole lot better — nothing else has really changed: Top quality products, friendly/knowledgeable service, and fantastic prices are still the things which set us apart from all the others.
We encourage you to read our Google reviews & ask your friends: There you will find the proof of what we strive to be —
"The right way to buy batteries" :-)
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What clients say about Central Battery Specialists in Charlottesville (VA)
Wow I was so stressed out and they completely put me at easy. Couldn’t have possibly hoped for better help and the price was far below what I was expected. Well done! This will be the spot I will go to and refer to others.
Always friendly and helpful and lots of batteries in stock, they will have any type of battery that you need. They’ll test your old battery too to make sure it’s really bad.
I showed up 10 minutes before closing on the day before 4th of July. My car seemed to be having battery issues. They tested my battery, found that it was faulty, and replaced it quickly and happily. Kevin is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. He, and his staff, went out of their way to help me out in my time of need. I wouldn't recommend you go anywhere else for your battery needs.
Ryan was a great help with my generator battery! He gave great advice and excellent customer service. Will definitely come back and ask for him next time I need anything battery related!!
Jack was such a great help with my car battery and replaced it quickly! I had a wonderful experience and highly recommend anyone to come here with car battery issues!
Highly recommend! I received kind, courteous customer service. They installed my new battery quickly and the price was much lower than I had been quoted at chain auto parts stores. It’s worth it to support local business.
I have been shopping here for many years. It is a great experience every time! They are always very helpful and guide me towards the product that will be best suited to my needs. They always go the extra mile.
These guys were great! They were very courteous, professional and got my car battery replaced very quickly! Made my bad day a lot better! Thanks again! Highly suggest going here instead of the other chain auto stores!
I don't know if it is the cheapest place to get a battery. But I do know that they are friendly, knowledgeable and quick to get you taken care of! Highly recommended
This is the best place to go, Jack was incredible he knew so much and willing to go the extra mile if you needed it. This place is great, authentic, tells it like it is and Jack reflects this initiative- Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!
The appearance of a old timey neighborhood shop with the professionalism that'll match any of the big leagues, all with a competitive pricing.
They'll tell you the straight truth on the state of your battery, you'll do well to heed their expertise.
Had some old tool batteries that were past their prime and was happy to learn that Central Battery Specialists accepts these and many other kinds of batteries for recycling.
Drop off was super quick and easy, and I'll definitely be back. Thanks!
This place has been my go to for great service. Today they had a loaner battery for me to borrow for a week since it is a 40 minute drive and I won't be back till next week. On top of that, they told me the battery was dead but chargeable and didn't try to sell me anything. I will continue to come here.
21 Dec 2020 update - I have since been back at least three more times once for my dad's truck, my daughter's 95 Wrangler and now gain for that same battery that brought me in here a couple of years ago. (I may have bought a battery for my 93 Ranger)
Today I bought a reconditioned battery and they gave me the choice of $60 of they put it in our $40 of I do it. I left without my tools, and they have me the ratchet to do it. And on you off that, they remembered my name. That is great service.
30 July 2024 - for a battery last year in November of 23. It started to not hold the charge last week, so I brought it in today and they replaced it for free no questions asked. These guys are the best. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
This place had the best price on the battery I needed. They were friendly and could not have been more helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Thank you all very much
Dave helped my family out. He diagnosed our battery and gave us sound advice. He let us know that we could continue to use the battery we already had, but educated us on what to look for moving forward. He was so helpful that we went ahead and bought a battery and our car feels brand new. He was kind, insightful and helpful. I highly recommend paying them a visit for your battery needs.
Central Battery once again impressed me with their expertise and speed of service. Their technician Dave installed the new battery very quickly and efficiently. Total time spent from removal of the old battery to driving away with a new battery was 25 minutes! Outstanding!
Central Battery Specialists is the place to go for all your battery needs. They are professional, fair, and reliable. Thank you for providing exemplary customer service! 10 Stars in my book!
Great service! Jack answered all of my questions over the phone and helped me in person the following day. I had an 8 year old battery that had corroded pretty severely. Jack cleaned everything up, removed the old battery and installed a new one in 30 minutes time. Really good price on the battery as well. Highly recommend these guys. Very professional, polite, straightforward and no nonsense.
Many thanks to Jack for testing the battery in my son’s car, confirming that it needed a replacement, and quickly installing a new one. Such a great shop with friendly, knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend!
Excellent service. Guy helped me find exactly what I needed and even let me bring 2 batteries to make sure I got what fit. Employees knew everyone’s name, clearly a lot of regulars. Would absolutely recommend them.
I have used Central Battery for over 30 years. I maintain a fleet of very old (some over 60 years old) vehicles. No matter what weird battery I need or stupid question I ask they are there to help. They are the ONLY BATTERY shop to use in z central Virginia. I was just in there to buy a 6volt weird size 4Amp battery. They got it for me and that 60 year old motorcycle is back on the road. If there is ANY battery or any question about your vehicle electrical system they can answer it. Also, they are the nicest girly in the world!
Not sure why these reviews are anything less than five stars plus. These guys are super nice. Very knowledgeable, very courteous, very friendly. Too bad everyone can't be this way. They are my battery buying place for now on.
I thought I had a bad battery that another place checked and said it was bad. These guys charged it and checked it and it's as good as new. I could like working at a place like this.
Awesome people, keep up the great job guys. And thanks for the work and service you provided for me on April 29.
I had purchased a battery from Central after the recommendation from a co worker about 3 years ago. The battery had died a couple weeks ago and I just remembered this morning that it might have had a warranty on it. I called Central, they told me to bring it by so they could check, and I did. Sure enough, it had a 5 year warranty!!! Free replacement and swap! I will never buy a battery from anywhere else now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
A++!!! Needed to jump my car yesterday, this place came highly recommended so I popped in after work to check my battery status. Jack was super friendly and tested the battery, shared unbiased info and didn’t pressure me into getting a new one but I decided to based on the summer trips I have planned. He had a brand new battery installed in just a few minutes while we shot the breeze about Charlottesville, Idaho, fishing, and winter sports. Exceptional experience. Can’t recommend highly enough.
I came In looking to have my battery looked at by one of the specialists, and right away I was greeted by one kind and helpful guy! In no more than 10 minutes he took a look at my truck battery and had a new one installed! One of the best customer service experiences I’ve had in a long time! Outstanding! Thank y’all again for the help, we really appreciate your service to the community! I definitely recommend this place for your battery needs.
I've been buying batteries at Central Battery almost since they opened, and during this time sometimes for multiple vehicles of various types. Always great service, fair prices, and so far their batteries have always outlasted the original equipment batteries. They have expertise, perform meticulous installation, and care about getting it right.
What a great experience. Honest and Knowledgeable (and friendly to boot). I had shopped online and picked out a battery at one of the car parts stores and someone mentioned Central Battery. I stopped by just to see and wow. Not only was it a better price in the end (after installation and factoring in disposal, etc.) but they were helpful and they are problem solvers, they didn't just sell be a battery. In 5 minutes times they tested 2 or 3 things about my electrical system. Second time (different car) they quickly told me the battery was fine and the issue was elsewhere. Trust!
Bottom line -- buy your batteries and battery related stuff (cables, jumpers, etc.) here! Super customer service! Prices more than fair. My car sits for extended periods and needed some type of easy cut off for the battery so it would not drain. These folks fixed me up and tested it all before I left. And, I just stopped in with no appointment. Also purchased a jumper, which they walked me thru how to use and explained why it was a reliable product relative to cheaper ones. Excellent all around! Service, speed, and price.
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