Batteries

No matter the season of the year, the battery of your vehicle always requires specialized attention. A poorly maintained battery can cause very inconvenient problems at very inconvenient times; possibly leaving you stranded some place in hopes of finding someone to help you jump start your vehicle. The battery in your vehicle has two very important functions. First, it provides the energy needed to crank the engine for ignition and secondly, it supplies additional energy to assist the alternator in powering the electric functions and electronic circuits associated with your vehicle. Checking the condition of your battery is a crucial step during any starting system maintenance. It is always important to make sure the battery connections are tight and free from debris or corrosion. Our Tire Factory technicians will perform any form of battery work you need done on your vehicle. It is important to have your battery changed every 3 to 4 years. Come to Tire Factory and we will help you select the correct battery for your vehicle and perform the work necessary to make sure it is installed properly and the charging and starting systems are working.

Your vehicle’s battery must maintain enough voltage to turn the starter and overcome the engine’s resistance. That is where your vehicle’s charging system steps in. The alternator, alternator drive belt and voltage regulator that make up the charging system work together to supply enough voltage to run your vehicle’s accessories and continuously recharge your battery to keep it from going dead.

A battery goes dead because of electrical drain caused by one of the following:

If you are looking to purchase a new battery stop by and talk to a member of our staff. We have a wide variety of automotive batteries to choose from and our staff will help you in making the best choice for your needs.