Tips to Prolong Your Vehicle's Battery

1. Tips to Prolong Your Vehicle's Battery Life When your vehicle breaks down in the middle of the highway, it affects your daily schedule and your safety. But, the question arises: why does a vehicle break down suddenly? Although there might be multiple reasons behind your car’s breakdown, faulty batteries are among the most problematic and common. You can avoid car breakdowns with our centre’s battery and other vehicle services. We offer the best comprehensive Car Servicing West Bromwich. This includes our expert team and advanced technology ensuring that your batteries and vehicle are always in top-notch condition, and in case of any faults in your vehicle’s batteries, we also offer premium Car Battery West Bromwich. Signs to look out for replacing your vehicle battery. Nowadays most vehicles come with a battery light on your bonnet that alerts you if there are any issues with the battery. Besides this, numerous signs signal you about your batteries’ conditions and whether it is adequately functioning and holding its charge. Recognizing these signs will allow you to save your hassles, time, and money in the long run by fixing the issues immediately. Some major signs that your vehicle needs immediate battery replacement are:

2. Slow Engine Start: You are hurrying to your office or to your child’s school and your engine is too slow to start? We understand how a slow engine crank is a nuisance to your daily life and schedule. This is a major sign that your battery is losing its ability to hold a charge, or it has bad wiring, a worn starter, or a poorly functioning alternator. Hence, it is advisable that you get your vehicle battery checked and replaced as soon as possible. Dimming Headlights: Another sign of a worn-out battery or faulty battery wiring, is dimming headlights. Your headlights are an important safety feature, especially for nighttime drives, so if you notice that your headlights are functioning poorly, you might want to get your batteries inspected. A faulty battery will cause your headlights to dim when your vehicle is idling while they will brighten when accelerating. Battery Conditions: Besides operative malfunctioning, your car battery’s physical condition tells you a lot about its state too. Therefore, if you are noticing that your battery case is swollen or bloated and there is excessive visible corrosion at the connection points, getting them checked or replaced is significant. Although some corrosion is normal, too much of it can affect your battery’s lifespan and thereby, negatively affect your vehicle’s performance. Dashboard Lights: Your vehicle’s dashboard is nearly a user manual for your car. It alerts you on every minor issue of your vehicle and recognizing these alerts is essential for the long-term performance of your vehicle. Often there are dashboard warning lights for battery issues, but if your vehicle doesn't have one, you can observe your dashboard for signs of battery replacement. If your batteries are malfunctioning, you will notice some flickering on your dashboard. Age: Typically, vehicle batteries last for 5-7 years, depending on the weather conditions, usage, driving style, and vehicle model. If your battery has lasted more than 4 years, you must start getting your batteries checked regularly, and if your batteries have exceeded 5-7 years of usage, it is advisable to get them replaced, to avoid getting stranded on the road. ● ● ● ● ● Regular Servicing to avoid battery breakdowns. If your vehicle is showing any of the above signs of faulty batteries, getting them serviced or replaced is significant. At our auto centre, we offer the best Car Servicing West Bromwich so that you experience a smoother driving journey. With our centre, you get services such as: Interim, Full, and Major Services: For enhanced vehicle performance, it is recommended that your car is serviced regularly. Our experts suggest that you get an Interim car service after every 6000 miles or 6 months, a full service after every 12,000 miles or 12 months, and a major service after every 24,000 miles or 2 years. These services ensure your vehicle’s smoother performance and increased durability, as we offer up to 77 checks on every servicing for your vehicle. Battery Check: With regular vehicle servicing, your batteries are inspected and tested frequently too. Properly functioning batteries ensure better performance of your vehicle’s air conditioning, music system, internal and external lights, and other components. Therefore, our team of experienced and skilled technicians with ● ●

3. state-of-the-art equipment, thoroughly check your battery and replace them if necessary. Tyre Services: The critical safety feature of your vehicle needs frequent servicing for better performance. At our auto centre, you benefit from our expert tyre services which include puncture and other repairs, wheel balancing, tyre pressure checks, and wheel alignment. MOT testing: Besides our vehicle services, we also offer accurate and efficient MOT tests for your vehicle’s safety and environmental standards. Compulsory to test every vehicle’s roadworthiness, without a MOT certificate, you could be fined or punished in the UK. Our centre cares for your safety, hence our experienced testers provide precise results to save your hassles. ● ● We also offer other car services including engine, clutch, gearbox, suspension, exhaust, transmission repair, and replacements. With our skillful services, you can ensure your vehicle’s optimized performance. So, come visit us at our centre to enjoy superior car servicing and Car Battery West Bromwich.