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 […]
Turn off all unnecessary electricals when starting your car
Starting up your car alone draws heavily on your car battery’s power. So if you have other accessories such as the air-conditioner, lights and gadget charger already switched on when you start your engine, your car battery will have to work harder than usual. So make sure that they are switched off before starting your […]