Sell Used Car Batteries
There are two ways to sell car batteries: scrap by weight, or core credits. Dead car batteries are bought for their lead. Price is per pound and follows the lead market. A typical car battery weighs about 40 lbs. Get a firm offer by sharing the weight, condition, and ZIP code.
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What are your car batteries worth?
Weight is approximate. Request a quote for current pricing, pickup availability, and freight.
Scrap by weight
Dead car batteries are bought for their lead. Price is per pound and follows the lead market.
Core credits
Retailers refund the core charge when you return an old battery with a new purchase.
Auto repair shops, dealerships, fleets, scrap collectors, and anyone with a stack of old car batteries.
- Total weight (a typical car battery is 35–45 lbs)
- Current lead market price
- Volume: full pallets get the best rate
- Clean loads with no leaking or cracked cases
- Stack on pallets no more than 3 high, cardboard between layers, shrink-wrapped.
- Separate cracked or leaking batteries before pickup.
- Ask for a certified weight ticket or settlement sheet.
- Get two quotes when lead prices are moving fast.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get for used car batteries?
Offers depend on total weight (a typical car battery is 35–45 lbs), current lead market price, Volume: full pallets get the best rate. Estimate your load weight above, then request a current offer.
Who buys used car batteries?
Scrap processors, recyclers, rebuilders, and resellers. Rebattr sends your load to buyers that handle car batteries.
Do you pick up car batteries?
Request a quote to confirm pickup availability and any fees for your battery type, load size, and ZIP code. Smaller loads may have local drop-off options.
How do I get paid?
After the load is weighed or tested, you receive a settlement sheet and payment by check or ACH, depending on the buyer.