If in doubt, have your car battery tested
You can have your car battery tested at a workshop or car battery dealer that has the right equipment. Or you can arrange an appointment with us to test your car battery. We’ll then share our findings and recommendations with you. To make an appointment or if you have any questions about your car battery, […]
How to Jumpstart Your Car Battery
As a car owner, you should be able to maintain and check your car battery every day to prevent it from dying in the middle of the road. By doing so, your car battery can last longer than you think. However, when you neglect your duties as a car owner, you’ll notice changes like it […]
If your headlights swing between dim and bright, check your alternator.
If you notice this happening, it’s more likely that your altenator is having a problem instead of your car battery. Dim headlights are a sign that they are drawing power from the battery because the alternator is producing little or no charge. If the lights get brighter when you rev the engine, it shows that […]
Periksa Kereta Sebelum Perjalanan Jauh
Memandu bersama keluarga untuk pulang ke kampung adalah alternatif yang sangat menyenangkan. Namun, macam-macam masalah boleh timbul dan menggangu perjalanan anda. Apa yang boleh terjadi? Kereta mati secara tiba-tiba, kereta tak boleh start ataupun bateri kereta kong. Ini boleh menimbulkan ketidakselesaan sepanjang perjalanan kepada keluarga anda! Anda disarankan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan teliti sebelum memulakan perjalanan […]
Driving short distances drains your car battery faster.
If you are only driving short distances with your car, you may not be giving your alternator enough time to recharge the car battery. Several factors affect an alternator’s ability to charge a battery properly, including how much current the alternator is providing to the battery, and how long the current is available (that’s where […]
If my car won’t start, is it a battery problem?
Not necessarily. If your car won’t start and the car battery is still in good condition, it could be a problem with the starter motor. Otherwise, if this problem happened after the car battery light has been coming on while you’re driving, it could be an issue with the alternator. Have your mechanic check the […]
‘Maintenance free’ batteries still need to be serviced occasionally
SLA (sealed lead-acid battery) or VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid battery) are a type of lead-acid rechargeable car battery. They are more commonly known as maintenance free car batteries. Although called “maintenance free”, these batteries still require regular cleaning and functional testing. To keep your ‘maintenance-free’ car battery in tip-tip condition and maintain its performance, you […]
If my car battery dies, will driving my car recharge it?
No, you won’t be able to recharge recharge your battery by going for a drive or idling the engine because your car’s alternator is not designed to be powerful enough to recharge a flat battery.
Things you can do to maximise your car battery’s lifespan
The lifespan of your car battery depends on how frequently you drive your car, the conditions you put your car under, and how often you keep your gadgets plugged in. Keep the following things in mind and to maximise the life of your car battery. Park your car in shaded areas. Hot weather shortens the […]
Signs To Bid Farewell To Your Car Battery
As a significant part of your car, the car battery is what keeps your car moving. By sending the power to your starter, alternator, and engine to start your car and generate electricity from the alternator to maintain its power. It is not closing the possibility for the battery to die earlier than the expectant […]