Battery Testing & Inspection

 

Battery Replacement

 

What Conditions Require Car Battery Service

The symptom of a battery about to die is having trouble starting the vehicle. Once the vehicle is running, the alternator provides electricity to the various components used to drive daily. If problems continue once the car is running, it indicates the alternator isn't working properly. There are rare occasions when there is a bad connection or burnt out piece of wiring, which explains why a qualified technician needs to diagnose and correct the problem rather than a shade tree mechanic randomly replacing parts until the problem is solved.

Dead Car Batteries in Real-Time

Because the alternator provides the needed electricity while a car is running, a dead battery won't stop the vehicle from driving while it is running. A dead battery will prevent the car from starting back up, and the battery doesn't care if you're at home, work, or in a grocery store parking lot. The car is designed to use the battery to get started, then produce enough electricity through the engine to maintain the systems while driving. An unanticipated dead battery requires a jump start from another vehicle or roadside assistance even to crank and be drivable to get the new battery needed. After being jump-started a few times and relying on the alternator to run the car, there is a final failure worth mentioning. Eventually, the connections inside the battery will wear out and no longer conduct electricity through the system. At that point, the strain on other electric components will have caused more damage and more expenses toward repairs.