Battery Testing
Upon every regular service we complete on a vehicle, we conduct a test on your battery to determine its condition. We bring it to your attention when the battery test is at 80% or below- as from this health level and below some vehicles can start to present issues.
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Depending on several factors, some batteries will hold and accept charge to produce close to its rated amperage output, and some will not. Battery quality and age has large impact on this.
Did your battery fail?
Did your battery fail?
A vehicle battery can be drained for a number of reasons, including;
- Leaving headlights on
- The vehicle hasn’t been driven enough to keep the battery fully charged
- The vehicle has been sitting for long periods of time
- Problems with charging system or alternator
- Electrical problems draining power from the battery when the car is off
Battery Changes
Battery Changes
Most car batteries only last about 4 to 5 years, so if your battery is 4 or more years old and not holding a charge (keeps running down) it might be time to consider a replacement. Some additional signs of a battery requiring replacement or running down can be;
- Unusual power fluctuations
- Trouble turning the engine on or long turn-over time
- Headlights are dimmer than usual
- Illuminated check engine light
- Bloated, misshaped battery case
Consider extreme hot and cold weather as well, hot weather can de-hydrate your battery and cold weather puts more strain on your battery lowering its performance.
Exide Batteries
Exide Batteries
Here at Speedy Spanners Mechanics, we supply and stock Exide Batteries. Exide batteries are excellent quality, and are manufactured in the USA with very good warranty periods.