adminDetecting problems early on can improve the lifespan and the performance of your car battery and, in turn, reduces the strain on your engine which leads to efficient fuel consumption.
We will be carrying out a free battery checking and testing, to identify the various problems that are affecting your battery life-span. We will also take this opportunity to advise you on proper battery care and maintenance. The process will help us to recommend the best way forward, either to purchase a new one or carry on with the existing one, if it’s still functional.
A battery should be viewed as a power buffer and should be chosen in such a way that it matches the load on the electrical system of the car. It is important that correct battery application be done whenever one is making a battery purchase.
As Battery Express and our approved dealers we have a battery application chart which has almost all types of cars and the recommended batteries. Correct battery application will ensure a long life of the car battery.
Ideally, the load on the battery should never be greater than 13 volts, which is the power supplied by the alternator. A good battery will ensure that there is sufficient power and a regular flow of current around the car’s circuit.
Batteries can either be maintained or can be maintenance free. As for batteries that are maintained, there is need for periodic topping of battery water to prolong the lifespan of the battery.
Maintenance-free batteries do not need top up of battery water, most of them have an indicator on top of the battery which is colour coded to show the state of the battery whether it is fully charged or it needs replacement.
The factors to consider when choosing your battery are, the engine capacity of the vehicle, the type of vehicle (manual or automatic) and the physical dimensions of the battery, whether it fits on the tray or not.
At the Battery Clinic we will also check the condition of the charging system, whether a vehicle is under- or overcharging. Overcharging has the effect of weakening the battery cells and hence shortens its lifespan. Overcharging can be minimised through regular charging system checks by qualified auto electricians.
A battery is used to power the starter motor, the lights and the ignition system of the engine. Being directly connected to the ignition system, neglecting the battery can lead to starting problems and the need to jumpstart your car.
This will gradually lead to erratic performance that can cause your battery to suddenly give in; leaving you stranded or be forced to push your car.
It is from this background that regular maintenance and checks for your battery be done to keep it functioning properly and saves you a lot of time and money.
Visit any Battery Express branch in the country and get your Battery checked by experts.
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