How Often Will You Need Mobile Battery Replacement?
Most of Dave's Mobile Auto Maintenance customers pay very little attention to their car’s battery, that is until they needed our mobile battery replacement service in the Friday Harbor, WA area. One of the most important parts in every vehicle is the car’s battery as it oversees a huge range of tasks and devices, ranging from starting the engine to providing power to onboard computers. In addition to changing your oil, replacing filters and other such service jobs, taking care of your car’s battery is an effective way to ensure your car continues to run smoothly and without any issues.
Flat or damaged batteries are two of the biggest causes when it comes to roadside assistance calls, and a massive amount of breakdowns happen due to batteries which are literally too old for the job they need to do. In this guide, we will try to break down a few basic facts regarding your car’s battery, and help you to determine when the time to get it replaced comes.
Batteries can get worn in less than 3 years!
Although batteries are supposed to last for at least 5 years or even more when cared for properly, most will get worn down and inefficient within 3 years of everyday use in normal everyday conditions. Just the same as your computer or smartphone’s battery get less efficient with every charge, your car battery will do the same every time it’s charged by the vehicle’s engine.
After 3 years, it is advisable to think about replacing your battery.
After 4 – 5 years, most car batteries are almost completely unreliable. Old car batteries do present various safety and reliability issues. However, it is often easy to identify when your car’s battery has neared the end of its lifespan.
If you would like to find out about our mobile battery replacement service, then you need to call us today at (360) 205-5881.
