Batteries

It’s the worst feeling: you’re in a hurry, you hop in the car, you turn the key or press the start button… and nothing happens.
Then your mind has to rush to how to jump-start the car,or replace the battery entirely.
How can I keep my battery healthy?
Battery health, especially for regular lead-acid and absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries is largely dependent on heat, the amount the battery is used and how long it is used for.
With regular lead-acid batteries, the ‘health’ or longevity of the battery is negatively impacted if you only take infrequent short journeys.

The battery naturally discharges over time in the car, is discharged further by the ignition and stressed by the use of systems like air-conditioning.
If your trip is only 20 or so minutes, this does not allow enough time for the battery to fully recharge, potentially leading to a permanent reduction in battery capacity and the eventual death of the battery.

Call Long Reef Garage today to carry out free testing of your vehicle battery on 9981-1866.