Car Battery & Electrical

Having a battery and electrical system you can depend on is central to protecting your peace of mind in company, especially in winter. Almost every company has a story about a time they discovered they had a bad battery, at 6 AM, before heading to work, in -30 weather, before the days first coffee.

This is a punishment we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemy and one we can avoid suffering ourselves by taking a few proactive steps to take care of our vehicle’s battery and electrical system. Auto repair shop can help prepare you and your car for the cold winters. 

70% of batteries don’t make it past 4 years, and their failure generally results from common causes. When checking your battery, consider the following:

Dirt and Grease: Accumulations of dirt and grease cause a battery to run hotter, reducing its useful life.
Corrosion: Corrosion doesn’t just occur where you can see it, on battery leads, but also on cables. Corrosion makes it more difficult for your battery to transmit power where it needs to be, reducing its efficiency.
Alternator: If your alternator is rusty or damaged, your battery is liable to run at consistently lower levels. A typical battery can only accommodate approximately 10 deep-cycle depletions, so ensuring your alternator can keep it consistently charged will significantly extend the longevity of your battery.