Top-3 Common And Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Changing A Car Battery
July 7, 2022
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Today’s post highlights 3 of the most common and costly mistakes to avoid when changing a car battery. Read on to learn how to spend and stress less when your battery begins to fail, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to speak directly with a car battery specialist.
Top-3 Mistakes To Avoid When Changing A Car Battery
1. Amateur Attempts: Why Changing A Car Battery Is Best Left To The Pros
Without question, unless you have professional training and equipment, attempting a DIY car battery change is a mistake. Not only will you likely have to shell out extra for a socket set, battery service kit, and terminal spray, but you could put yourself in serious danger.
Car batteries are a ubiquitous technology, and the risk of electric shock is generally low, but it’s still there. Consider this: the average vehicle battery has 600-800 cranking amps, compared to only 300 amps for air arc welding. That’s a serious shock and burn hazard. Changing a car battery also means working around battery acid and flammable gas.
Even if you escape unharmed, amateur attempts could put your vehicle in harm’s way. For example, a mismatched battery/alternator combo could cause your alternator to overheat and thereby shorten its life.
Furthermore, when you try changing a car battery on your own, you must spend a lot of time and effort, and then you’re stuck with disposal, too.
For these reasons and more, car battery changes are best left to the pros.
2. Overpaying: Why Defaulting To The Most Expensive Option Might Be A Mistake
As with all things in life, when it comes to changing a car battery, you get what you pay for. But that doesn’t mean you should always default to the most expensive replacement.
For example, if your vehicle is on its last legs, and you’re just trying to squeeze another year or two out of it before retirement time, it doesn’t make sense to buy a top-tier battery that’ll last you 6+ years. Likewise, depending on your local weather and driving needs, it might not be worthwhile paying extra for Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) or other features.
To shop smarter, get in touch with your local TIRECRAFT to schedule a personalized consultation. We’ll make sure that you only pay for what you need, and that no needs go unmet!
3. Overlooking The Warranty Coverage: Protect Your Investment
Many car batteries are sold with manufacturer’s warranties to protect the consumer from any defects in workmanship or materials, providing peace of mind by guaranteeing performance for a certain length of time.
Whenever you’re changing a car battery, we recommend placing warranty coverage near the top of your shopping list. It’s a good idea to find a car battery service shop willing to put their work under warranty.
Get Great Results Changing A Car Battery: Contact TIRECRAFT
With more than 300+ TIRECRAFT locations around the country, each of them offering top-tier service, premium parts, and customer loyalty rewards, changing a car battery has never been easier.
To get a free quote on your car battery service, book a consultation with one of our technicians using the Find a TIRECRAFT tool.
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