Battery Replacement & Testing
Think your car or truck battery is dead? We’ll evaluate by testing and if a replacement is needed, we’ve got you covered!
Contact us or call us today to schedule an appointment 484-369-8342
How To Know If I Need To Replace My Car Battery?
There may be nothing more frightening than coming out to a parking lot at night and your car won’t start… Don’t get stranded or be late to work when a simple routine battery check can save you aggravation.
One sign that your battery could be on its last leg, is the sound of a lazy engine (taking longer to turn over when you’re starting your vehicle), or flickering overhead lights when you’re starting your vehicle. These signs can signal that your battery is weakening and it may be time for a new one.
Come on in and have your battery tested to know for sure.
Contact us or call us today to schedule an appointment 484-369-8342
What Are The Causes Of A Dead Car Battery?
Regardless of the cause, we have you covered!
The following causes of a dead battery:
USER ERROR- You may have left an overhead light on or left something charging in the accessory power source.
BATTERY AGE- If your car’s battery is between 2-5 years old, this could be the culprit, and it could be time for a replacement.
BATTERY DEFECT- If you are repeatedly experiencing a dead battery and your vehicle or battery is new, it might be worth bringing your car into the shop to have a mechanic run a battery test to determine if it has an internal defect.
CAR CHARGING SYSTEM- A dead car battery might not indicate a problem with the battery, but rather your car’s charging system. If the battery warning icon comes on while you’re driving, there could be a malfunction within your charging system. This could be your alternator, serpentine belt, battery cable and terminals, or alternator belt.
CORROSION ON BATTERY TERMINALS –These are the posts that connect your battery to the rest of the charging system. Corrosion, which looks like white, sandy deposits, builds up between the terminal posts and the battery cables and can cause a reduction in the flow of power in your vehicle. You can use a wire brush and baking soda to remove corrosion from your battery.
However, if it keeps occurring, this might suggest that either your battery, battery cables or terminals need to be replaced.
Steps To Change A Car Battery
*Use Extreme Caution!
1. CHECK JUMPER CABLES:
Make sure your jumper cables are clean, alligator clips are free of corrosion, and no tears or kinks in the wires.
2. TURN OFF ENGINES ON BOTH CARS:
Both vehicles are in park and ignitions are off.
3. RED TO DEAD:
Attach the red alligator clip to the positive terminal of the dead battery. The positive terminal will be marked with a plus symbol and/or a red plastic flip cap.
4. CLAMP TO THE LIVE VEHICLE:
Attach the red alligator clip to the positive terminal of the live vehicle. Then, attach the black alligator clip of the corresponding side to the live vehicle’s negative terminal, marked with a minus symbol.
5. GROUND THE DEAD VEHICLE:
Use the last black alligator clip to complete the circuit by grounding the charge. Instead of attaching the clip to the negative terminal of your battery, you’ll want to find an unpainted metal surface, such as the body of the car or the metal rod that props open your hood. Choose metal items that are not near the battery.
6. DOUBLE CHECK:
Trace your steps through the process again to make sure you did it properly.
7. START THE ENGINE:
Start the car with a good battery first and allow it to run for a few minutes. Then try starting the dead vehicle. If your car doesn’t start, check your connections and allow for more time to power the dead battery. Three to five minutes should transfer enough power to start the dead vehicle.
8. LET YOUR VEHICLE RUN:
Once your vehicle is restarted, run/drive your vehicle for 15 to 30 minutes; highway speeds are preferred. it’s important to remember that your battery will still be low on power. Give it 15-30 minutes of running, preferably at highway speeds.
STILL HAVING ISSUES?
If your vehicle’s battery continues to die often, you will want to have the battery tested.