Additional Signs You Need a New Battery

In terms of symptoms to look out for, a bad battery may cause several issues. Perhaps the most telling is a rotten egg smell from the engine compartment and leaking into the cabin. Another straightforward indicator of more modern cars is the battery light coming on. This will indicate it's time to replace the battery. Another common issue is a car that is slow to crank. Your car takes longer than usual to turn over and for the engine to start.

Another cause could be simply the environment you drive in. For instance, if you're using a standard battery in a region with freezing winters and blistering summers (like the Midwest), then your battery won't last as long as a battery in more temperate environments. Even then, some batteries are designed with huge temperature variations in mind, thus allowing for a longer lifespan.

Getting a New Battery

Whenever you bring your car in for routine maintenance, you should also get a report indicating several metrics in your car. One of those is your battery charge. If you come to Tom Wood Honda of Anderson, our technicians will know when to recommend a battery replacement. Our factory-trained experts will get you a new battery and out the door before work with our early bird service.