Your Vehicle’s Battery: When and How to Service
Park Automotive Battery Service
Your car battery is the heart of your vehicle. Without a healthy battery, your car is lifeless, leaving you with the dreaded clicking sound as you attempt to start your engine. But how do you ensure your battery is staying healthy? Regular check-ups! Here at Park Automotive, we’re here to help.
The health of your battery depends on many factors. Here are a few to common reasons that your vehicle’s battery won’t hold a charge, to consider:
- Corrosion around the battery terminals: Your local Park Automotive technician will visually inspect these and can clean away corrosion safely.
- Something’s draining your battery: Check every light switch, door (liftgate included), and lighted compartment in your vehicle. You may be leaving a door slightly ajar, or a faulty latch could appear closed but is allowing your lights to stay on overnight.
- End of battery life: Every car battery has a finite charging capacity, testable with a voltmeter machine.
- A bad alternator: The alternator is responsible for recharging your battery as you drive, so it’s one of the first mechanical problems to check.
How Do You Know If You Need A New Car Battery
There are a few key signs that might indicate you need a new battery.
- The car is not turning over and you hear a clicking sound when you activate the ignition.
- The car takes a long time to turn on.
- Interior and exterior electronics such as your touchscreen and lighting are flickering or not working properly.
- Vehicle refuses to turn on and needs a jump start.
Stress Free Battery Replacement Process
It’s as easy as a phone call and help is on its way! Park Mazda offers 24/7 Roadside Assistance. Once your vehicle is in, our skilled technicians will conduct an initial inspection to make sure your other components are in line, then they will complete an electrical system test. This test will provide a solid diagnosis on whether you need a new battery. If you do, our in-house parts department will find a suitable replacement.
Service With a Smile
On a time crunch? No worries! Park Automotive has a courtesy shuffle so we can help you get to where you need to be on time and come pick up your vehicle when you are ready! Although, we do have a comfortable waiting room if you prefer to stay and wait.
These are all simple, yet at times frustrating issues, all car owners are faced with. If a single jump start doesn’t solve your starting problems, it’s time to book in with Park Automotive and have your battery professionally tested. If it’s not your battery, our trained experts are here to help troubleshoot and get you back on the road. Whether its your alternator or starter, we’re certain we’ll be able to help.
At Park Automotive we have the tool to test, service or replace batteries on any Make & Model.
Offering no appointment necessary and free Roadside assistance for 6 Months to customer in and around the Strathcona and surrounding Edmonton areas.