SPECIALISTS IN MOT & SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS
Your car battery serves two important functions:
- Starting the vehicle
- Keeping electrical items functioning when the ignition is switched on/off
SIGNS OF BATTERY WEAR
- The car fails to start
- Battery / Charging fault light
- Dim/dimming lights
- Frequent manual recharging of the battery
SIGNS OF BATTERY WEAR
- Poor / struggling to start, particularly on cold mornings
- Intermittent electrical items failing
- Frequent failing bulbs on older vehicles
- Frequent shutting down / activation of ‘smart’ electrical systems
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We are also proud to be part of the Good Garage Scheme where are currently have the highest number of feedback in the Basingstoke area. Testament to the impression that we make on our customers when they visit out facility and the treatment the received from our staff.
16/08/2021
Handy to have a garage that doesn’t mess around and is honest, 100% recommend.
08/04/2021
Been using this place for all my car work for the last 3 years. They’ve always been super helpful and cheerful. Ive never been overcharged and all work has always been done to a really good quality.
08/04/2021
Been using this place for all my car work for the last 3 years. They’ve always been super helpful and cheerful. I’ve never been overcharged and all work has always been done to a really good quality.
MY BATTERY ISN’T CHARGING?
All vehicles have a built-in charging system that will provide electrical power to the car once it is started, along with charging the battery. Problems with this system can lead to the vehicle battery not being charged and will result in frequent need to manually charge the battery.
Faults in the charging system would usually be indicated by the electrical system warning light on your dashboard. Many new vehicles include a smart electrical management system. This manages the use of electrical items in the car, load on the system and battery charge condition to ensure the battery does not “run flat”, is not overcharged and maintains its lifespan. These systems may also reduce the load on the electrical system by switching electrical items off in the car including radios, air conditioning and other ancillary systems. Continued activation of the smart management systems and turning components off to conserve charge would indicate a problem and should be checked.
Your battery charge and general condition are checked during the routine servicing and in addition, any faults logged in the management computer would be identified, where applicable.
A replacement battery for an average vehicle would range from £60. However, larger vehicles and diesels often require higher capacity batteries and these would be more expensive.
Please call us on 01256 321012 and we would be happy to discuss your requirements and provide a quote for your vehicle.
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