Car Battery Testing Near Me: When Should You Get Your Battery Checked?

A battery check is a quick and easy way to avoid getting caught out. Most batteries give you a few warning signs before they fail completely, but they are easy to brush off until the car will not start. It is worth getting your battery checked if your vehicle is slow to start, clicks when you turn the key, has dim lights, shows a battery warning light, or has needed a jump-start.

 If your battery has gone flat more than once, do not just assume it needs replacing, get it tested properly. Sometimes it is not the battery at all. Starting problems can also come from the alternator, starter motor, charging system, loose connections, wiring faults or something draining power while the vehicle is parked. Replacing the battery without checking the system can mean the real problem gets missed. It is also a good idea to check your battery before a road trip, before winter, before storing a vehicle, or once the battery is getting a few years old. Short trips, stop-start driving, added accessories and long periods without use can all make life harder for your battery. 

Battery Town can test your battery and help work out what is actually going on. If the battery is still good, you will know. If it is time for a new one, Battery Town can help choose and fit the right battery for your vehicle.