Freeway Muffler & Brakes :: 1300 High Street

Maintenance Tips - Automotive Batteries

One of the most simple but hassling mainenance areas is your car's battery. How do you know when it is near the end of it's lifespan? How you can avoid the dreaded situation of being stranded in your car with a dead battery?

Here are some warning signs the battery may be near failure:

The motor is slow to turn over
The batttery light remains on after the car is running
The headlights dim during engine idling
The battery is low power during cold or long starts

During the winter battery failure increases rapidly. Come visit us soon if you think your electrical system is not operating correctly. We will be more than happy to test your battery and alternator for you.