Car Battery Replacement

If your vehicle is showing signs it might not start the next time you need to hit the road, chances are it's not a problem with the engine, but a problem with the battery. Ignoring a battery problem now will leave you stranded later.

How Often Do Batteries Need to Be Replaced?

The average car battery needs to be replaced after about four to five years, making this one of the more common vehicle issues drivers tend to experience. Around this timing, car batteries often lose their ability to hold a charge, which is essential to starting the vehicle and powering its components.

While this is the average, some batteries can fail in as little as three years. Contributing factors to premature battery failure include driving in extreme heat or cold, or vibration under the hood.

Signs of a Dead or Bad Battery

Aside from its age, there are several signs to be on the lookout for that could indicate the need for battery replacement. These include:

Routine rough starts and the engine struggling to turn over.
Flickering or dimming headlights when your vehicle is running.
Issues with your electrical system when your vehicle is running.
Corrosion to the battery connectors or a damaged battery case.

When diagnosing a bad battery, it's important to make the distinction between a bad battery and a bad alternator. The alternator is responsible for charging the battery and dispersing power to many of the vehicle's electrical components. As you might imagine, signs of a bad alternator are similar to signs of a bad battery so it’s important to have it checked by a professional when you notice the first signs of an issue.

Some signs of a bad alternator include abnormal rattling, whining, or grinding noises. There's also an alternator light that's likely to illuminate your dash in the event there's an issue with it.

Battery Services from GreatWater 360 Auto Care

Each local shop in the GreatWater 360 Auto Care network prides itself on being a leading full-service auto maintenance and repair center. And no battery issue is too much for our technicians to handle. Whether you're looking for a diagnostic battery check to test the charge on your battery or need a battery replacement, we'll gladly handle it and get you back on your way. Each shop carries the top battery brands, including AC Delco, which offers outstanding warranties on their batteries.

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If you're experiencing rough starts, electrical issues, or any other issue indicative of a battery problem, don't wait to have the problem serviced. Locate your nearest GreatWater 360 service center today and leave your vehicle in the hands of trusted professionals. We'll thoroughly test and inspect your battery to get to the root of the problem and implement the right replacement or fix. With a focus as much on the customer experience as it is on our industry-leading service, you can rest assured that we'll be caring for your vehicle just as we would for any of our own.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care is Here to Help!

At GreatWater, our oil change service is anything but routine. As a team, we’re committed to always going the extra mile to make sure the job is done right the first time–that’s why we back all of our repairs with the GreatWater Guarantee, an industry-leading 3 Year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty. Locate your nearest GreatWater 360 Auto Care center and book your next oil change with us today. Your car will thank you.

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