Without a battery your car isn’t going to do anything that you want it to do. Here’s what Autoworks recommends that you look out for in terms of keeping your battery working properly.
Your Car Won’t Start
It’s really obvious you’ve got a problem with your car’s battery when the car won’t start. The battery is what gives your car’s engine that jolt it needs to initially turn over and get running. No battery, no spark. If you’ve gotten to this point, it’s possible that your car has given you some of these other hints that there’s a problem brewing, but they didn’t catch your attention at the time.
Your Battery Is Old
Lots of car owners are surprised to learn that their car’s battery has a pretty short lifespan, all things considered. The average car battery is only meant to last between about three and five years. And that lifespan might be shorter if you don’t drive your car often or you are in the habit of only making short trips infrequently. Extreme cold and heat can also shorten your battery’s life.
You’re Noticing Weird Things about the Battery
Are you noticing anything odd about the battery itself? Maybe you’re under the hood checking on your windshield wiper fluid and notice it doesn’t look or smell quite right. A rotten egg smell or a bulging battery case are signs you really should not ignore. Corrosion on the battery posts is another big sign that you can’t ignore. If you’re seeing or smelling anything unusual, you need to get the battery checked.
You’re Noticing Weird Things about Accessories
Another sign of trouble is often that the accessories you plug into your car’s accessory outlet don’t work the way you expect them to work. It might even seem like everything else in the car is fine, but your GPS device or phone charger aren’t working well. Your first response is likely to be that the accessory itself isn’t working right, but you might want to think again and get the battery inspected.
Autoworks in Kittery, ME can help you with all of your battery issues as well as anything else that might be affecting your car. Give us a call to set up an appointment today and we’ll test your car’s battery and let you know exactly what’s happening with it. From there, you can make the right choices to keep your car running perfectly.