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When your car battery is dead, there is literally nowhere to go. Your car’s battery plays such a significant role in starting your car that when it doesn’t have enough charge, there is no way to get your car started—short of a jump-start or a new battery. Don’t get stranded in Westlake or in the Cleveland area with a dead battery. Bring your vehicle to our shop instead for comprehensive car battery testing.
Here are some tips from the automotive technicians at Rad Air of Westlake for taking care of your battery:
Age matters. Battery life is affected by age. Typically, a battery will last for up to three to five years. Batteries that are installed for longer than that may not be able to hold a sufficient charge in order to help you start your car. When you bring your vehicle to Rad Air of Westlake, we will check the charge to confirm replacement is needed, recommend a new battery, and complete the new battery install as carefully and efficiently as possible.
Driving time is critical. Your battery actually recharges when you drive. That said, if your car has been sitting too much, you run the risk of the battery losing a potent level of charge which may prevent you from starting your car. If you plan to go out of town or have been unable to drive your car regularly for any reason, try to arrange for your car to be driven. Letting it run for a minimum of 45 minutes is recommended to charge the battery and bring all fluids up to optimal operating temperature.
Know your charge levels. Since your battery holds a charge for a long period of time, that charge can be measured. You may think you need a new battery, but that may not be the case! Before you spend money on a new battery, get your current battery’s charge checked. Our friendly, expert automotive staff can determine how much charge you have and if you need a new battery.
Winter is tough on batteries. If you live in Westlake, then you know all about cold winter temperatures. Frigid weather can cause challenges for car batteries. Instead of worrying, just stop in and we’ll check your battery before the bad weather starts.
Jump-starts are a key indicator. Your first stop after having to get a jump-start for your car should be Rad Air in Westlake. Needing a jump-start means that your battery is being drained for some reason. We can help you figure out why and determine a solution.
Bring your car to Rad Air in Westlake so that our expert auto technicians can measure the charge on your battery and recommend a new one if needed. Make your reservation today for our car battery inspection services. Also, take a look at our coupons to check for any current battery installation specials.