Waking up to a car that won’t start can really ruin your day. Your battery juices up everything from the starter to the lights, so it’s important to learn the clues for when you might need a new car battery from your trusted Griffith CDJR dealership.
Your Car Is Slow to Start in the Morning
If your car has started taking its own sweet time to start up in the morning, your battery might be losing its charge. This problem can become worse when the weather turns cold, so you should have your battery tested at the first hint that it’s not working properly.
Warning Lights Have Appeared
Many modern cars also come with a battery warning light that turns on when your car detects something wrong with your battery or charging system. It’s best to heed this early warning.
Electronics and Lights Are Failing
Your battery’s job is to power all the electrical devices in your car, from the headlights to the dashboard. If you notice your lights getting dim or your radio not working right while idling but then perking up when you rev the engine, it could be your battery warning you it can’t hold a charge like it used to.
Corrosion Covering the Terminals
Take a look at where the cables connect to the battery. If you spot a white, crusty substance on them, that’s corrosion. It will stop your battery from having a good connection and mess with the voltage, which in turn will make starting your car a gamble. Cleaning corrosion from the terminals usually helps, but batteries don’t often start sporting corrosion unless there’s something wrong with them.
A Puffed-Up Battery
Batteries don’t like extreme temperatures, whether that’s hot or cold, as it can damage them internally. Sometimes this damage can cause your battery case to bulge and swell up. A swollen battery case can pose a safety hazard, so you should replace it right away.
Your Battery Is Old
Batteries aren’t immortal. They’ve got a lifespan of about three to five years, give or take. If yours is getting up there in years, it’s smart to start looking for a replacement before it gives up.
Pick Up a New Car Battery at Your Reliable CDJR Dealership
If you’ve spotted any of these warning signs, it’s time to head over to Griffith CDJR for a battery check. Our certified technicians can test your battery and see whether it needs to be replaced or if your issue stems from elsewhere in your car.
Keeping tabs on your battery health can save you from the hassle of a car that won’t start. Visit Griffith Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Richfield Springs, NY, and let us take a look at your battery.
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