The battery is the heart of your vehicle--without it, your vehicle doesn't have the power to start, move, or operate the accessories. The battery stores electrical power generated from the alternator while your car is running. It also sends electrical currents to the engine and other electrical components. It is easy to just start up your car every day without any thought about the battery until all of a sudden, your vehicle won’t start. Is the battery the culprit?
What are the symptoms of a bad battery?
- Dim headlights. The headlights dim when they are not getting the power they want to shine as brightly as they should. If your headlights are not as bright as you remember them being before, you may want to consider having your battery inspected.
- The engine doesn’t crank or turn over and the lights don’t come on. When you turn the key, the starter just clicks and is unable to turn the engine ended. The lights and other electrical accessories don’t work at all. It could be a permutation issue involving your alternator.
- Vehicle randomly starts one day then doesn’t the next. If starting is an intermittent issue, two things are suspect, 1) battery terminals are loose, corroded, broken or 2) something is drawing electrical power from the battery even when the key is out of the ignition.
- Use jumper cables to start the engine. Even after a jump start, the car battery doesn’t seem to get charged.
Note to Remember: A car battery replacement is relatively inexpensive when considering the stress and hazards of a roadside breakdown.
Do you want to know what are the symptoms of a bad battery? Call our ASE Certified technicians at Expert Car Care today for more information about a car battery replacement and to make an appointment. Our auto repair shop proudly serves residents in the community of West Allis, WI, and the surrounding area.
