Car Battery Repair at Hometown Ironton in Ironton, Ohio

Whether you’re tackling it yourself or letting the mechanics handle it for you, car battery repair is a relatively inexpensive breeze. Don’t neglect this essential service so your car starts when you need it most.

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Why Car Battery Repair is Important

Everyone needs their car to start. Car batteries are an important part of making that happen. Because they have a limited lifespan, it’s important to get a new car battery periodically.

When You Should Get Car Battery Repair

Car batteries generally last every four to five years. Near the end of their lifespan, they should be replaced to avoid having a car that doesn’t work. If you find that your car isn’t starting even after you just recharged the battery, it’s probably time for a new car battery.

The Car Battery Replacement Process

It’s not too difficult to change your car battery yourself. However, you can always trust your service technician to take care of it for you as well. If you opt to do it yourself, make sure you have a dish handy so you don’t lose any loose ends.

1. Lift the Hood and Remove the Clamps Holding the Old Battery in Place
   Here’s where the dish comes in useful: keep the components in the dish so you know where they are for later
2. Remove the Battery from its Tray
   Many choose to wear work gloves for this step. The battery can be heavy, so be careful.
3. Put the New Battery into the Car
   Take note of where the positive and negative ends of the old battery were and line them up the same when you put the new one in.
4. Replace the Clamps with the Correct Terminals
   Always make sure that the black end is with the negative terminal and the red end with the positive terminal before replacing the clamps.

Cost of Car Battery Repair

Car batteries are, thankfully, relatively inexpensive. They can range from $50-$200 depending on the grade of battery chosen. Because it’s a simple job, labor costs aren’t too much if you choose to have your service technician handle the job for you.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

While your expert technician has a good idea of what battery will suit you, you can inquire about the available battery options to try to get the right one for you. If you came in for a battery charge or something else battery-related, you can ask about when you may need to get a new car battery as well.

Signs of a Quality Car Battery Repair

If you’ve got no issues starting your car or using any of the electronics in it, you had an excellent battery repair. If that’s not the case, or you’re finding that the battery loses charge quickly, you may have had a shoddy repair.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Car Battery Repair

Avoiding short trips can help prolong the lifespan of your battery because longer trips allow the battery to charge more fully. You can test the lifespan of your car’s battery yourself with a battery tester from the auto parts store. This can help you determine when your battery needs to be replaced before it becomes a problem.

Contact Our Service Department in Ironton, Ohio

Car battery repair is just one of the many services we offer at Hometown Ironton. Our expert mechanics are here to get the job done. When you’re ready, you can schedule service online, give us a call at 380-219-9547, or drop by when we’re open. We’re happy to help, Ironton!