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I have an important meeting on Thursday, and my 2016 Toyota Camry started cranking very slowly yesterday, so now I am nervous about getting stuck on the way. My office is near Business Bay, and I cannot take half a day off to sit in a garage. A colleague told me that most shops can change a battery in under an hour if they have the right size in stock. My brother says that is only true for common sizes, and that for some cars you wait one or two days while they order it. A friend at work told me to call first and ask for the exact size code, because showing up without checking is how people lose a whole afternoon. Another guy said to also ask if they test the charging system on the same visit, since a weak alternator can kill a brand new battery in a few months. I read a page on in the evening to understand which size my car might need, and it explained the size group, the capacity and the starting power in simple words, which I saved in my notes. Since then I have been looking for a Same-day Varta D47 battery in Business Bay, because I am almost sure that is the size my old battery has, but the label is faded and I do not want to guess. My questions are easy. How can I confirm the size code if the old label is unreadable? Is it better to book a time in advance or just drive in and wait? Do shops usually charge extra for fitting and removing the old battery? And what should I check on the new battery before leaving, like the date code and the warranty paper? Please share how quick your own replacement was. Thanks for reading.
