Car Battery Replacement at Morley Tyre Centre - Reliable Services

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, few things are as important as ensuring your car’s battery is in top condition. A failing or dead battery can leave you stranded, so when the time comes to replace it, you’ll want a service you can trust. At Morley Tyre Centre, we understand how crucial a reliable battery is for your car’s performance, and our team is here to ensure your battery replacement goes smoothly. 

How Does a Car Battery Replacement Work?

A qualified mechanic is highly recommended to complete the battery installation. As there are electrical systems involved, replacing a flat battery is more dangerous than it seems. A car battery replacement service often follows these general steps:

1. Disconnecting the Battery – with the car turned off the battery is disconnected to all the terminals
2. Removing Battery Restraints – holding the battery down are the restraints. These are removed and disconnected to allow the battery to be removed. 
3. Cleaning and Inspecting Terminals – all cables and terminals are inspected for corrosion or damage. Each part is also cleaned while an anti-corrosion grease is used for more protection against corrosion. 
4. Installing the New Battery – the battery best suited to the car is installed. All terminals are connected correctly and the restraints are placed. 
5. Test – a battery test is applied to ensure that everything went well. This is simply done by turning on the car and also inspecting how the system works. 

The entire replacement process is quick with it only taking around 15 minutes. The time could be longer if any part needs to be replaced or further cleaning is needed. When an untrained person attempts to replace the battery, it can take longer as they are unfamiliar with the process. This is another reason why a mechanic should perform the task because it will be much quicker. 

Signs that a Car Battery Replacement is Needed

The car battery is an important system within the car; without it the car will not start. When the battery starts to become weak or fail there are some signs and symptoms the car experiences. Here is a list of the more common signs that indicate the battery is dying:

• Headlights are dim, the indicators are slow and other electrical issues develop
• Terminals are coated in an excessive amount of discharge
• Corrosion has formed on the terminals
• It is hard to start the car; the car starts slowly or fails to turn on at all
• The warning lights or low voltage indicators are shown
• The battery case has become leaky, distorted or swollen
• The battery is aged and overdue for a replacement

To avoid these problems from happening a quality battery should be installed. These issues can develop into something more serious which can cost much more and will need a Car Repair. Replacing the battery when it is going flat is needed to prevent further problems and costs from developing. 

Car Battery Replacement: Factors to Consider

Once you have decided to get your car battery replaced, you must shop for a new one. Whether you shop for a new automotive battery online or do so physically, here are some features you must keep in mind.

Group Size

Based on their respective dimensions, all automotive batteries are classified into different groups. Since the battery tray of your car is supposed to fit in only one cell snugly, each vehicle is compatible with only one group size of the battery. Before you shop for a new car battery, check the group size of your existing one using its label. You can also refer to your car owner manual for this detail.

Reserve Capacity

Whenever the alternator or the fan-belt of your vehicle fails, your car battery is responsible for supporting the electrical components of your car. Reserve capacity or standing power of an automotive battery refers to the amount of time for which it can successfully do that. For most cars, the reserve capacity is measured in minutes and usually listed as a range. Any new battery that you shop for should have a reserve capacity rating that fits within this range. To check the exact reserve capacity range of your vehicle, you can either refer to your owner’s manual or check the label of your old car battery.

Cold Cranking Amps

For cars that operate in colder climates, the engine oil often becomes semi-solid due to the low temperatures. This makes it challenging to start the vehicle. Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) of an automotive battery refers to the amps it can power for 30 seconds at zero degrees Fahrenheit. Essentially, it is the power your battery supplies to the engine during start-up. Cars that operate in colder regions typically have a high CCA rating. At the time of buying a new car battery, make sure that its CCA rating is the same as your existing one. Buying an automotive cell with a CCA rating considerably higher or lower than what is recommended by your car manufacturer can damage your car.

Brand

Many small and generic brands manufacture cheaper batteries. However, these batteries fail frequently and entail high repair and maintenance costs rendering the initial difference in price redundant. Always ensure that you shop for car batteries from reputed brands like Amaron and Exide so that you do not have to spend thousands later on getting them replaced due to premature death.

Manufacturing Date

Whether you buy cosmetics or food items, checking the date of the product’s manufacturing is essential to avoid health issues. Similarly, while buying a new car battery, always check its manufacturing date so that you do not damage the health of your car. New cells should not be older than three months from the date of their purchase.

Warranty

Automotive batteries contain a free replacement and a pro-rata warranty period. If your newly-bought car battery fails due to a manufacturing defect during the free replacement period, the battery manufacturer replaces it with a brand new one. It is imperative to shop for car batteries that have a significantly prolonged free-replacement and pro-rated warranty periods to avoid unnecessary expenditures later.

Why Choose Morley Tyre Centre for Your Car Battery Replacement?

Expert Technicians: Our highly trained team has years of experience working with all types of vehicles, so you can trust that your car is in good hands.

Quality Products: At Morley Tyre Centre only supply and install batteries from trusted brands, ensuring that you get a product that’s reliable and durable.

Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive prices on our battery replacement services, ensuring that you get excellent value for your money.

Convenient Service: We understand that your time is precious, so we strive to make the process as fast and efficient as possible, minimizing any disruption to your day.

Local Trust: As a family-run business in the heart of the community, Morley Tyre Centre is proud to have built a strong reputation for trust and reliability. Many of our customers return to us for all their motoring needs.

Conclusion

A car battery replacement at Morley Tyre Centre is straightforward, efficient, and hassle-free. Our experienced technicians will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your vehicle is ready to hit the road with a reliable power source. In addition to battery replacement, we also offer services like wheel alignment and wheel balancing to ensure your car runs smoothly. Whether you’re in need of a quick replacement or just want to have your battery checked, we’re here to provide the best service at the best value. Visit us today to get your battery replaced and keep your car running smoothly!