Reasons Why Your Car Battery May of Stopped Working

There are many different reasons why your battery may have stopped working. Your battery is key for running you car, as it feeds the transmission and engine so your vehicle can run. There are many signs that your car battery is dead or about to die such as engine cranks, engine doesn’t start, lights don’t come on, one day it’s fine and next it won’t work and you’ve jumped a lot already.  

Draining the battery

A big problem that you could have with your vehicle is the battery draining. If you leave the light on inside your car then it is likely you will have a flat battery the next day. To prevent this happening ensure that all lights and devices are turned off before you leave your vehicle.  

Cold Weather

Cold / freezing weather may have an affect on the battery, which could cause it not start your vehicle. It may also drain fluids from the battery because of the cold weather.  

Loose battery connections

Loose battery problems can cause problems with the battery, however also corroded battery connections can also prevent the charging systems from topping off your battery when driving.  

Excessive Strain 

Running lots of electrical equipment on your car at same time can put a lot of strain on your battery. Buying a more powerful battery means it will be able to cope better.  

Frequent Short Journeys 

By going on lots of short journeys it doesn’t give your battery chance to recharge whilst the engine is running. To prevent this you can get a car battery charger that lets you charge the battery from your home. We recommend regular check-ups to maintain the battery and functionality of your vehicle’s system.  If you are in doubt about your vehicle’s battery, please do not hesitate to call into your local Express Fit Autocentre, for a free battery check. A battery check could be the remedy of all solutions to save your battery’s life before a fatal beginning such as a breakdown.  A full report will be generated to outline the condition of your vehicle’s battery.