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You can’t get anywhere without your battery. When it starts to fail, you can have all kinds of problems, which often ends with you being stranded on a road in Salinas, in your driveway in Gilroy, or on the highway to Hollister. To avoid the inconvenience that comes from a dead battery, you can get it serviced at Watsonville Ford.
You can prevent a lot of problems with your battery by having it serviced regularly. When you bring your vehicle to our service center, we can test the battery to see how much life it has left. We’ll inspect the cables and terminals, clean them if they’re corroded, and let you know the cost of replacement if it’s determined to be necessary. By keeping the cables and connections clean, it prevents buildup from corrosion, which can cause the battery to fail. We can tighten the connections if they have become loose, which can also cause your battery not to work. Testing the battery lets you know if it needs to be replaced soon. We’ll provide a written estimate for the cost of replacement with a battery similar to the one you have.
You should schedule battery testing at least once or twice a year, depending on the age of your vehicle and battery. You can always have it tested more often if you’re having problems that you think are linked to the battery, such as lights that go dim.
If your battery stops working and you can get the vehicle started with a jump, bring it to our service center. We’ll diagnose the problem and let you know if you need a new battery. If it won’t start, you’ll need to have the vehicle towed, so we can look at it. In most cases, the battery was drained and can be recharged.
If the battery won’t hold a charge, it will need to be replaced. We’ll test the battery to make sure the problem is due to the battery. If the battery tests fine, we’ll look at other parts, such as the starter, alternator, ignition, or other components that can prevent your engine from starting. In some cases, you’ll need to replace the battery even if the culprit is the alternator.
If your battery tests low or won’t hold a charge, you’ll need to have it replaced. If you can get the engine started but you must jump it every time, you’ll need to replace the battery. Our parts department has numerous batteries from different brands to fit your vehicle. We’ll show you which models fit your vehicle in different price ranges to help you decide what to buy.
All our new batteries come with a warranty. These warranties can range from three years to seven years. However, the life of the battery can also vary, based on climate and other factors. Because of the variables, it’s important to test the battery regularly.
Schedule service online for your battery or give us a call. Watsonville Ford wants to help you stay safe on the road with a battery that you can count on. Our certified technicians will take care of diagnosing issues and replace the battery when it’s at the end of its life. Contact us with any questions.