Did you have trouble starting your engine this morning? Are your car’s electronics failing to perform properly? If so, you may need a new battery. If you notice the six indications of a bad battery below, head to your Chevy dealership for a battery replacement before you’re left stranded somewhere, unable to start your car.
Your Battery’s More Than Five Years Old
Car batteries rarely last longer than four or five years. If yours is already five years old, it’s best to replace it before it fails or leaks. Beyond five years, it’s unlikely to survive the occasional cold snaps during our Austin winters, or anywhere really cold you take your car.
Your Battery Looks Warped or Corroded
If your battery bulges or looks malformed in any way, it’s certainly time for a new one. Once a battery becomes seriously damaged by heat or excessive vibrations, the casing can start to warp. This means the battery is finished and might even crack and leak if not thrown away.
Your Engine Clicks But Struggles To Start
When you press the starter button or turn the key, your car’s engine should leap to life with alacrity. If you hear the starter click, but the engine seems hesitant to start, perhaps requiring a few tries, your battery might not be delivering enough voltage. Either it’s drained or on its last legs.
Your Windows Open Too Slowly
The power windows of your car may become slow to respond when the battery’s dying. If one window becomes sluggish, try the other windows too. All kinds of other electrical accessories will falter without a steady supply of electricity.
Your Dashboard Lights Flicker or Fade
With a weakening battery, one of the last things to fail will be the lights and dials on your dashboard. If they begin to malfunction, pull over as it’s dangerous to drive without a fully functional instrument panel. Then have your battery inspected by a trusted technician.
Your External Lights Are Less Bright
Likewise, your car’s headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals require the battery to deliver consistent electricity. If your headlights are fading or you realized from feedback from other drivers that there’s a problem with your external lights, you may need a new battery.
Visit Your Chevy Dealership for Prompt Battery Replacement
It won’t take long to install a new battery. We can also inspect and test your car’s entire electrical system to ensure that all is working well.
Visit Henna Chevrolet Austin in Austin, TX, today to have your battery checked or replaced. We’re an award-winning local dealership that’s been proudly helping out the drivers of Austin and the surrounding area for over 70 years.
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