Your battery starts the engine and powers the electronics when the engine is off. Modern vehicles with start-stop systems, alarms, trackers and infotainment put more strain on it than ever. Northern Cape summer heat is one of the biggest enemies of a battery: high temperatures speed up the chemical wear inside, so batteries here often fail sooner than people expect, and frequently without much warning.
Signs your battery is failing
- The engine cranks slowly, especially on cold mornings
- Clicking sound when you turn the key
- Dim headlights or interior lights when starting
- The battery warning light comes on while driving
- Corrosion or white powder around the terminals
- The battery is more than three to four years old
What we stock
We supply batteries for passenger cars, bakkies, 4x4s, trucks, tractors and boats, as well as deep-cycle batteries for campers, solar and dual-battery setups. We stock First National Battery, a well-known South African battery brand, along with terminals, clamps and battery accessories.
Brands in this category: First National Battery, Bosch, Willard Batteries. Stock varies by branch, so contact us to confirm availability.
Available in Upington and Kathu
You can buy car batteries at all three Walker's Midas branches: Walker's Midas Upington, Walker's Midas II (Brug) and Walker's Midas Kathu. If the exact part isn't on the shelf, we can usually order it in. Send us your vehicle make, model and year, or WhatsApp a photo of the old part, and our counter staff will find the right fit. We also supply workshops, farmers, mines and fleets across the Northern Cape, and offer trade accounts.
Typical vehicles we supply car batteries for
- Toyota Hilux
- Ford Ranger
- Isuzu D-Max
- Nissan NP200
- VW Polo
- Toyota Corolla / Quest
- Suzuki Swift
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Trucks
- Tractors