Car battery failures are one of the leading causes of call outs for roadside assistance – many car owners simply fail to fully appreciate just how vital the role of the battery really is. Put simply, without a battery the car won’t start.
The car battery is a rechargeable battery which supplies an electrical current to a motor vehicle, its main purpose is to feed the starter. The starter is a powerful electrical motor, its shaft carries a small pinion which engages with a large gear ring around the rim of the engine flywheel. The function of the starter motor is to crank the engine – when the engine begins to spin faster than the starter motor, the starter automatically disengages.
The car’s battery manages a range of devices, powering all the electrical components such as the ignition system, on-board computer, lights and windows etc.
Battery life depends on a number of factors, such as maintenance and usage. However, on average a car battery will last anything between 3 to 5 years and in some cases a more distinguished brand may last up to as much as 6 years. It is easy to find out exactly how old your car battery is as each new car battery has a warranty which indicates exactly when it was manufactured.
There are number of possible signs that the car battery may be losing charge, things to look out for are included, but not limited to the following:
The price of a new battery will very much depend on the make and model of the car – a garage/repair shop will be able to provide a quote.
For more information on car battery replacement – contact Longmynd Service Station.
Longmynd Service Station Ltd.
Crossways Industrial Estate
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6PG