Car Battery Repair in Chillicothe, Ohio at Hometown Ironton

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WHETHER YOU TAKE CARE OF IT YOURSELF OR LET US HANDLE IT FOR YOU AT HOMETOWN CHILLICOTHE, CAR BATTERY REPAIR IS A BREEZE.

THIS EASY JOB IS INEXPENSIVE, REGARDLESS.

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Why Car Battery Repair is Important

Imagine needing to go somewhere important, and your car won’t start. The battery plays a vital role in making sure your car starts, and if it’s not working, your car may not start. Getting car battery repair can help to prevent this nightmare scenario.

When You Should Get Car Battery Repair

If your car won’t start shortly after receiving a charge, that’s a telltale sign that you need a new car battery. Batteries wear out over time, and you’ll need a new one every four to five years.

The Car Battery Replacement Process

If you’re at all handy, you can take care of your next battery replacement yourself. Having a bowl around to keep loose pieces is helpful. Below are the steps to change a car battery, whether we’re taking care of it at Hometown Chillicothe, or you’re handling it in your driveway.

1. Lift the Hood and Remove the Clamps Holding the Old Battery in Place

Loose ends go in the bowl, so you don’t lose them

2.Remove the Battery from its Tray

Batteries are heavier than you may expect. Some choose to wear work gloves for this step.

3. Put the New Battery into the Car

Note the orientation of the battery you removed and put this in the same direction.

4.Replace the Clamps with the Correct Terminals

Black goes with negative and red with positive. Ensure that you have the terminals in the right direction before replacing the clamps.

Cost of Car Battery Repair

Car batteries aren’t very expensive. Because there are many grades of batteries, the price can range from $50-$200. You can expect low labor costs if you have your service technician take care of it because it is a quick job.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

Because of the different range of batteries on the market, checking in with your mechanic as to what they plan on installing is a good idea. In addition, if you don’t need a battery replacement, ask your service technician when it makes sense to come back for a battery replacement.

Signs of a Quality Car Battery Repair

If you can start your car with ease and all of the electronics work flawlessly, you probably had an excellent car battery repair. However, if any of these things are not the case, you may have had a shoddy car battery repair.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Car Battery Repair

Using your car just for short trips can drain the lifespan of your car battery. Mixing some longer trips in can solve this. Regular battery testing can give you an idea of where your battery is in its lifespan so you can determine when you’ll next need a car battery repair.

Contact Our Service Department in Chillicothe, Ohio

Getting your battery repair at Hometown Chillicothe is easy! You can schedule service online, give us a call at 380-219-9549, or drop by when we’re open. Our expert service technicians will stop at nothing to make sure your car care needs are solved.