It can seem hard to notice when your car needs or would benefit from a new car battery, but there are a few signs to look out for. Many drivers wish they had known sooner that their car battery was on the way out, particularly during situations where the battery dies at a very inconvenient time. Looking after your car battery is the key to prolonging your vehicle’s lifetime, factors that affect the integrity of a car battery include many short trips lasting less than 20 minutes and extreme temperatures.
For more information about how your vehicle would benefit from a new car battery, contact our team today on 01258 459 798.
Check engine light
Is your ‘check engine’ light a permanent feature in your car? Although it could be affected for a variety of reasons, when your car battery is low or faulty it will show up in your check ‘engine light’. To discover if your car would benefit from a new car battery, visit our experts in Blandford. Contact us today on 01258 459 798.
Car engine has a bad smell
Do you notice that your engine has a bad smell of rotten egg? This is a very big indication that you need a new car battery. Car batteries are filled with a mixture of water and sulphuric acid, and when the acid evaporates it smells like rotten egg. The sulphuric acid only evaporates when a car battery is overheated, or in worse cases when the battery is leaking, which is very dangerous.
Starting your car can be a struggle
Do you find that some days your car starts, and some days it doesn’t? This is a sign of a faulty car battery that needs replacing, or your battery terminals may be broken or loose. Also when was your last car battery replacement? Over 5 years ago? Five years is the average expectancy of a car battery, so it could be time for you to purchase new car battery from our range.
We’re your leading experts for new car batteries in Blandford, so contact us on 01258 459798 with any enquiries.