The battery in a modern car manages a massive range of tasks and
devices, from starting the engine to powering vast array of on-board
computers. The more sophisticated your car’s computers are, the bigger
the strain on its battery, especially from the computers that are operating at
all times, even when the vehicle itself is parked and switched off (keyless
entry, remote start, security system, etc.) Therefore, having a fully
functional car battery is essential for having a fully functional vehicle.
Car Battery Replacement
Just like any other batteries, car batteries don’t last forever. The average
life of a car battery is between three and five years. Pushing a battery
longer than five years, even under perfect driving conditions, could cause
your battery to fail without notice. For this reason, many manufacturers
recommend getting a replacement once in five years.
Although batteries can last for five years when properly cared for, most car
batteries will become inefficient and almost completely unreliable within
three to four years of daily use. Therefore, at the three/four-year mark, it is
best to start preparing to install a replacement.
Car Battery Testing
As your car’s battery ages, it gradually loses its capacity to hold an
electrical charge. A proper battery testing can help determine if it’s drained
and needs to be recharged, or it’s too weak to hold a charge and needs
replacement.
Since extreme temperatures have a big impact on battery degradation, it is
recommended to test your car battery twice a year, in the fall and in spring,
to make sure it is ready for whatever mother nature may throw at it.
Car Battery Services
At Right Way Auto repair, we offer a variety of services for your
automobile's battery, including:
- Battery test: Our certified technicians will measure the battery output to
see if it is in line with your battery manufacturer’s specifications.
- Battery maintenance: We will check and clean the battery terminals,
check the battery cables, and apply a dielectric gel as a protection
against corrosion.
- Battery replacement: When your battery will no longer hold a charge and
requires replacement, we’ll remove and properly dispose of the old
battery and then install a new battery that’s perfectly matched to your
vehicle’s specifications.
- Battery warning light diagnosis: The battery's warning light will stay on if
a fault is detected in the charging system. We will diagnose and fix
problems in your battery and charging system.
Whatever your car battery needs are, Right Way Auto Repair is here to take
care of them and get you back on the road fully charged!