Charlotte, NC Ford Battery Service
Vehicle Battery Services for Charlotte and Other Areas Around Gastonia
The 12-volt battery your car uses for starting and running electric systems when the car isn't running is a powerful piece of equipment designed to be used and recharged multiple times per day. It provides the raw power to crank the engine, even on the coldest of days when it might take a bit longer to run the moving parts and warm up the internal engine components before they can take over and run off the fuel system. Once the engine starts, the alternator is essentially a generator that turns to generate the needed electricity for the vehicle and to recharge the battery which was used for the initial start. The battery also runs electric systems such as power locks, windows, and doors without the engine running. The best way to assure battery performance is to replace it with one recommended for the vehicle, as one which is too light will not provide the appropriate power and get burned out, whereas one which is too heavy is going to be more expensive than it needs to be without providing additional benefits.
Battery Testing and Battery Inspection
Battery testing and inspection need to be performed regularly, as it's better to catch a problem while the battery can still do its job, albeit not very well, than to wait for a complete failure in which the car has to be towed, the driver has to find a ride to purchase a new battery, or roadside assistance is required. Testing includes a visual inspection of the electrical connections to assure they haven't come loose or developed corrosion, and a voltmeter test to determine the strength of the battery and to make sure the alternator is generating the proper amount of power.
Common Causes of Battery Failure
The most common cause of a dead battery is simply that it's old and at the end of its expected life. Like any other battery, it can only handle a finite amount of discharging and charging cycles. The most common cause of premature battery failure is leaving the lights on. It happens on rainy days when the driver is legally required to have their lights on so other traffic can see the car, but since the driver isn't using the lights to see the road they don't think about them after parking.
Where to Find Ford Batteries for Sale near Charlotte, NC
The closest Ford dealer near Charlotte is a few minutes away at Tindol Ford in Gastonia, also serving the nearby areas of Mt. Holly & Belmont. Our technicians are professionally trained to take care of your battery or any other services your car might need.
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