To check or replace your car’s battery, you can easily schedule an appointment with us in Almere.
A battery contains electrical energy, this energy is used to start the engine, and powers various car parts, such as the radio, lights, and windshield wipers. There are also components that use energy from the battery even when the car is not on. Consider alarms and sensors. Without a battery, the car does not work, and the car stands still. It has even been established that 33% of car accidents are caused by a faulty battery, from this you can already see how important the battery is thus.
The cost of a battery varies by car, ranging from €60 to €300. When choosing a new battery, consideration should be given to its capacity and power to ensure that it is a good match for the car so that it continues to function the same way. For example, new cars have many electrical functions, and therefore need a stronger battery. Pricing determines which battery your car needs.
If the car’s engine wants to start with difficulty, or the car’s electronic functions, such as the windshield wipers, air conditioning and lights, are not working as well, then there is a good chance that the battery needs replacement. Furthermore, an overcharged battery can give off a nasty odor; it should be replaced immediately. It is advisable to have the condition of your battery checked regularly, which is why the check is also included in the major maintenance service.
You can test your battery by watching the power of the lights while other electronic functions of your car, such as the radio and air conditioning, are on. When the car’s lights weaken, you know that the battery is in need of replacement.
It depends on the type, age, and electrical functions of your car, weather conditions, and your driving style how long your battery will last. The average lifespan of a battery is 5 to 7 years, but if you do a lot of short trips, for example, the battery will be used more intensively and its lifespan may decrease. This is because the battery then delivers energy relatively often, but is given little time to recharge.
Tips for preserving your battery:
+ Do not turn on the electrical functions until the car has already started,
think about the air conditioning, heating or your lighting.
+ Ride a minimum of 20 kilometers once a week without the
use the electrical functions to charge your battery.
Visit Jay’s Autoservice in Almere for your car maintenance or repair needs
Markerkant 12 2E
1314 AK Almere
Netherlands
