Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General
Do You Deliver Your Products?

Yes, we offer free delivery on all car batteries and car tyres within Accra, Tema, Nsawam, Kasoa and its environs. We deliver these to other regions of Ghana at a small fee.

We also deliver our other products such as spark plugs, synthetic engine oil, transmission fluid, brake pads, wiper blades etc. at a small fee.

Yes, you can return your old batteries back for discounts up to 10% off (TCs apply). When you choose our delivery option, we will pick up the old battery when the new battery is being delivered. Contact Kem-D for further details.

Car batteries in Ghana have a natural lifespan of 1.5  to 2 years, although extreme heat and abuse can shorten the battery life. Regardless of your car battery’s age, there are several signs that your battery needs to be replaced. Contact Kem-D for a free and a quick battery test and a replacement of the right battery for your car.

  • Trouble Starting: If you haven’t driven your car in a while, it is normal for your car to require a jump-start. But if you frequently need to jump-start your car or your car is often slow to start, your battery may need to be replaced. Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres for a new battery.
  • Dim Headlights or Interior Lights: The headlights and interior lights in your car should shine brightly and consistently. If they’re dim or unsteady, it’s likely due to a failing battery.
  • Electrical Components: Some parts of your car like the windows, locks, and the radio are powered by your car battery. If these components work sluggishly, the battery is often the culprit.
  • Sulfuric acid Scent: Car batteries have sulfur inside, but you shouldn’t be able to smell it. Damage to the battery can release the sulfur, causing a terrible smell. Some people notice the smell when sitting inside the car, but others may not notice it until they open the hood. Don’t ignore the smell, contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres to help you out or contact your technician.
  • Corrosion on the Battery Poles: The positive and negative terminals of your battery should look clean. They are corroded if you see a white grit on them. Little corrosion can be cleaned but severe corrosion requires replacing the battery and the terminals.
  • Swollen Battery: Your battery can sustain damage from extreme heat. You might notice the battery is swollen. This is a sign of permanent damage to the car battery and requires a replacement from Kem-D.
  • Battery Warning Light: If you start your car and your car battery light remains on, it is an indication that your car’s electrical system is not getting enough voltage. This is mostly due to a faulty battery, alternator and its components. Get this checked immediately as this can cause your vehicle engine to go off in the middle of the road. Contact Kem-D for assistance

Yes, it saves money to buy a battery by yourself. Just contact Kem-D and have your battery delivered to you, to a contact or to your mechanic. A shop like ours can determine what type of car battery you need and replace it with ease.

  • A regular flooded battery is a traditional lead-acid battery. These batteries are the industry standard for cars and trucks.
  • An absorbent glass mat battery ( AGM) is a newer type of battery that tolerates heat better than flooded batteries and provide more power. It isn’t yet the standard for car batteries and is much more expensive.

If your car has a regular flooded battery, you can buy either a regular flooded battery or an AGM battery. However, a car built with an AGM battery should only use an AGM battery, as the AGM’s charging mechanisms are incompatible with a flooded battery.

It is also critical to buy a correctly-sized battery for your car. Check your owner’s manual or talk with our technicians to determine the appropriate battery size for your vehicle.

  • Reduce short trips. Short car rides prevent your car’s battery from fully charging.
  • Keep your car battery tightly fastened using the hold down clamp.
  • Turn off all lights and electricals when you get out of your car.
  • Control corrosion by using anti-corrosion washers and keeping your terminals clean.
  • Test your car battery on regular basis.
  • Do not use electronics with the engine turned off.
  • Do not move your car battery from one car to the other.
  • Tell your mechanic to take car of your car battery incase you have to leave your car at the mechanic shop.
  • Do not use your car battery to jumpstart a bigger battery.
  • Have your car battery tested when you go for servicing

The average price of a car battery in Ghana depends on the type of battery your car uses, available battery brands, and how big the battery is. On average, regular flooded batteries are the cheapest option, with prices averaging about Ghc850 to Ghc1400. AGM batteries are more expensive, typically costing around Ghc3500.

Kem-D Batteries and Tyres stocks both regular flooded car batteries and AGM car batteries. Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres, your one-stop battery shop for a good deal on both regular car batteries and AGM batteries.

Yes, we offer free delivery on all car batteries and car tyres within Accra, Tema, Nsawam, Kasoa and its environs. We deliver these to other regions of Ghana at a small fee.

We also deliver our other products such as spark plugs, synthetic engine oil, transmission fluid, brake pads, wiper blades etc. at a small fee.

Yes, you can return your old batteries back for discounts up to 10% off (TCs apply). When you choose our delivery option, we will pick up the old battery when the new battery is being delivered. Contact Kem-D for further details.

Car batteries in Ghana have a natural lifespan of 1.5  to 2 years, although extreme heat and abuse can shorten the battery life. Regardless of your car battery’s age, there are several signs that your battery needs to be replaced. Contact Kem-D for a free and a quick battery test and a replacement of the right battery for your car.

  • Trouble Starting: If you haven’t driven your car in a while, it is normal for your car to require a jump-start. But if you frequently need to jump-start your car or your car is often slow to start, your battery may need to be replaced. Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres for a new battery.
  • Dim Headlights or Interior Lights: The headlights and interior lights in your car should shine brightly and consistently. If they’re dim or unsteady, it’s likely due to a failing battery.
  • Electrical Components: Some parts of your car like the windows, locks, and the radio are powered by your car battery. If these components work sluggishly, the battery is often the culprit.
  • Sulfuric acid Scent: Car batteries have sulfur inside, but you shouldn’t be able to smell it. Damage to the battery can release the sulfur, causing a terrible smell. Some people notice the smell when sitting inside the car, but others may not notice it until they open the hood. Don’t ignore the smell, contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres to help you out or contact your technician.
  • Corrosion on the Battery Poles: The positive and negative terminals of your battery should look clean. They are corroded if you see a white grit on them. Little corrosion can be cleaned but severe corrosion requires replacing the battery and the terminals.
  • Swollen Battery: Your battery can sustain damage from extreme heat. You might notice the battery is swollen. This is a sign of permanent damage to the car battery and requires a replacement from Kem-D.
  • Battery Warning Light: If you start your car and your car battery light remains on, it is an indication that your car’s electrical system is not getting enough voltage. This is mostly due to a faulty battery, alternator and its components. Get this checked immediately as this can cause your vehicle engine to go off in the middle of the road. Contact Kem-D for assistance

Yes, it saves money to buy a battery by yourself. Just contact Kem-D and have your battery delivered to you, to a contact or to your mechanic. A shop like ours can determine what type of car battery you need and replace it with ease.

  • A regular flooded battery is a traditional lead-acid battery. These batteries are the industry standard for cars and trucks.
  • An absorbent glass mat battery ( AGM) is a newer type of battery that tolerates heat better than flooded batteries and provide more power. It isn’t yet the standard for car batteries and is much more expensive.

If your car has a regular flooded battery, you can buy either a regular flooded battery or an AGM battery. However, a car built with an AGM battery should only use an AGM battery, as the AGM’s charging mechanisms are incompatible with a flooded battery.

It is also critical to buy a correctly-sized battery for your car. Check your owner’s manual or talk with our technicians to determine the appropriate battery size for your vehicle.

  • Reduce short trips. Short car rides prevent your car’s battery from fully charging.
  • Keep your car battery tightly fastened using the hold down clamp.
  • Turn off all lights and electricals when you get out of your car.
  • Control corrosion by using anti-corrosion washers and keeping your terminals clean.
  • Test your car battery on regular basis.
  • Do not use electronics with the engine turned off.
  • Do not move your car battery from one car to the other.
  • Tell your mechanic to take car of your car battery incase you have to leave your car at the mechanic shop.
  • Do not use your car battery to jumpstart a bigger battery.
  • Have your car battery tested when you go for servicing

The average price of a car battery in Ghana depends on the type of battery your car uses, available battery brands, and how big the battery is. On average, regular flooded batteries are the cheapest option, with prices averaging about Ghc850 to Ghc1400. AGM batteries are more expensive, typically costing around Ghc3500.

Kem-D Batteries and Tyres stocks both regular flooded car batteries and AGM car batteries. Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres, your one-stop battery shop for a good deal on both regular car batteries and AGM batteries.

Tyres

  • Expired tyres. Tires expire after about 6 years from the date of manufacture. Always check for the manufacturing date on your tire before you fix it.
  • Bulges or Cuts. A bulge happens when air gets between the inner layer and the outer rubber layers, usually caused by curb impact or a pothole.
  • Puncture on the side wall. This cannot be safely repaired.
  • Worn out tread.
  • Uneven Tread Wear, popularly known as alignment
  • Cracks Between Tread Blocks. As tyres age, the rubber dries causing minor cracks. Minor cracks are ok but when these cracks get wider the tyre will need to be replaced.

Steel or Fabric Cords are Showing. Replace immediately.

  • Perform a regular wheel balancing to ensure an even tyre wear and prevent vibration and handling issues.
  • Perform a regular wheel alignment to ensure your tyres wear out evenly.
  • Proper inflation. Maintain the correct tyre pressure.
  • Gentle driving habits.
  • Regular tyre inspection.
  • Choose the tyre appropriate for your car and driving condition.
  • Tyre size markings like 205/55 R16 provide important information about a tyre’s width, height, and rim diameter.

205 = width of the tyre in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

55= Height of the tyre. This is aspect ratio which is expressed as a percentage of the width of the tyre in millimeters. Eg 55 means 55% of 205. Meaning the height of the tyre is 112.75mm.

R16=Rim diameter. This is mostly known as rim size.

  • What Z stand for in a tyre number: Z is a rating for high-speed sports tyres. Eg 215/55ZR16
  • Smooth vrs Rough tsyres: A mooth tyre refers to a tyre with minimal or no tread, while a rough tyre has grooves and patterns on its surface to improve grip and traction in rough terrains.
  • Commercial(C) and Light truck (LT): Commercial tires are designed for heavy-duty vehicles, prioritizing durability and load capacity. Commercial tyre sizes end in C. Eg 225/70R15C. They are ideal for commercial vehicles. Light truck is for light trucks and SUVs. Light truck tyre sizes begin with Lt. Eg LT245/60R17
  • All-Terrain Tyres (A/T): All-terrain tires are designed to provide a balance of on-road and off-road performance, featuring a more aggressive tread pattern for better traction on various surfaces like gravel, sand, and mud. All-Terrain tyres have A/T written on them. Eg 265/65R17 A/T 
  • Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres, your one-step tire shop for the right tyres for your car, SUV, 4X4 and truck.
  • Expired tyres. Tires expire after about 6 years from the date of manufacture. Always check for the manufacturing date on your tire before you fix it.
  • Bulges or Cuts. A bulge happens when air gets between the inner layer and the outer rubber layers, usually caused by curb impact or a pothole.
  • Puncture on the side wall. This cannot be safely repaired.
  • Worn out tread.
  • Uneven Tread Wear, popularly known as alignment
  • Cracks Between Tread Blocks. As tyres age, the rubber dries causing minor cracks. Minor cracks are ok but when these cracks get wider the tyre will need to be replaced.

Steel or Fabric Cords are Showing. Replace immediately.

  • Perform a regular wheel balancing to ensure an even tyre wear and prevent vibration and handling issues.
  • Perform a regular wheel alignment to ensure your tyres wear out evenly.
  • Proper inflation. Maintain the correct tyre pressure.
  • Gentle driving habits.
  • Regular tyre inspection.
  • Choose the tyre appropriate for your car and driving condition.
  • Tyre size markings like 205/55 R16 provide important information about a tyre’s width, height, and rim diameter.

205 = width of the tyre in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

55= Height of the tyre. This is aspect ratio which is expressed as a percentage of the width of the tyre in millimeters. Eg 55 means 55% of 205. Meaning the height of the tyre is 112.75mm.

R16=Rim diameter. This is mostly known as rim size.

  • What Z stand for in a tyre number: Z is a rating for high-speed sports tyres. Eg 215/55ZR16
  • Smooth vrs Rough tsyres: A mooth tyre refers to a tyre with minimal or no tread, while a rough tyre has grooves and patterns on its surface to improve grip and traction in rough terrains.
  • Commercial(C) and Light truck (LT): Commercial tires are designed for heavy-duty vehicles, prioritizing durability and load capacity. Commercial tyre sizes end in C. Eg 225/70R15C. They are ideal for commercial vehicles. Light truck is for light trucks and SUVs. Light truck tyre sizes begin with Lt. Eg LT245/60R17
  • All-Terrain Tyres (A/T): All-terrain tires are designed to provide a balance of on-road and off-road performance, featuring a more aggressive tread pattern for better traction on various surfaces like gravel, sand, and mud. All-Terrain tyres have A/T written on them. Eg 265/65R17 A/T 
  • Contact Kem-D Batteries and Tyres, your one-step tire shop for the right tyres for your car, SUV, 4X4 and truck.

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