VEHICLE BATTERY CHECK
Before replacing your car battery, we'll perform an altenator charging check, a battery drop health test and load / cold crank amp test. This will highlight any issue with your car battery or whether there's actually a drain somewhere in your car's electrical circuit.
Car Battery failure can be a really expensive problem to solve, as it can end up not just being a new battery that is needed. A battery that is not healthy may cause significant drop in voltage when attempting to start the vehicle, this can, in certain circumstances cause electrical systems to fail or be damaged.
It is estimated that on average a car battery’s expected life span is around five years, however, due to a massive increase in the use of technology in our lives such as phone chargers, ipods, electric windows, stop-start systems etc. it is not a surprise that our car batteries tend to drain faster.
Therefore, keeping tabs on the health and age of your car battery so that you can avoid any troublesome breakdowns is very important. It is the main source of power a vehicle has so it is wise to get it checked regularly especially in the Autumn & Winter months. In the winter months your battery is often working under the maximum strain, especially on cold damp days and if not checked regularly the first sign of trouble is when it fails!
IF A REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED
At Alan Thompsons Motor Engineering, we are able to get any type and size of battery you need from our suppliers and battery manufacturers, usually by the next working day, so whatever your need or budget we are bound to have something to suit your requirement.
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