Does Your Hyundai Need a New Car Battery?

Do the electronics in your car seem a little weaker and less responsive than usual? If so, you might need a new car battery. You can have your battery inspected by a technician at your nearest Hyundai dealership. Here’s a rundown of the kinds of problems that indicate a car battery is on its last legs. 

Your Car’s Slow to Start

One of the most noticeable signs of a fading battery is trouble starting your car in the morning. Without a reliably strong surge of voltage, the starter and spark plugs won’t be able to do their jobs, especially when the engine’s cold. 

You Need Repeated Jumpstarts

If you can’t start your car at all, you’ll need to jumpstart it. If this problem occurs multiple times, your battery’s probably on its last legs. 

Your Electronics Are Faltering

As aging batteries begin to fail, all the electronics in the car start to suffer. You’ll notice your stereo, heated seats, power windows, dashboard, and other accessories slow down and glitch. These problems will usually be worse when the engine’s turned off. 

Your Headlights Are Fading

Your headlights may also begin to fade and flicker as the battery dies.  A built-in prioritization system is likely to divert the failing electrical supply to the headlights so that when a battery dies, the headlights are often the last thing to go. 

Cold Weather Takes Its Toll

Car batteries are particularly susceptible to damage from the cold. As they age, this cold-weather harm can worsen. If you live in a cold climate and your battery develops serious problems, you may need a new one soon.

Your Battery Smells Bad

Internal shorts or cracked casing can sometimes cause car batteries to leak battery acid. You’ll probably smell it when this occurs as battery acid has a pungent, sulphury smell like that of rotten eggs. 

You See Corrosion on the Terminals

If you visually check your battery for signs of damage, make sure the casing is in good condition. Also, make sure the terminals at the top of the battery are free of corrosion. When a battery’s terminals corrode, it soon robs the battery of conductive power and means the whole battery needs to be replaced. 

Your Hyundai Dealer Finds a Flaw

Essential car components like the battery should be periodically checked by experienced technicians. If the technician at your local dealership inspects your car’s battery often, they’re likely to notice signs of damage early on and let you know in advance when you’ll need a new one.

Have your car’s battery replaced today at Coughlin Hyundai of Heath. We’re an award-winning local dealership dedicated to delivering a top-notch service to all of our customers, whatever your vehicle purchasing or servicing needs may be. 

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