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A long-lasting battery is the essence of the high-performance and efficient working of the car. Hence, replacing car batteries is a critical task to consider as it may affect your car’s performance.
Here are a few important things to consider while buying a car battery:
1. Reserve capacity
Reserve capacity is the actual time for which a car battery can effectively and continuously keep running on its own without the need for any external source. If you have forgotten to switch off any of the electronic appliances like headlights, wipers, or music systems of your car, a high reserve capacity battery will avoid the shortcomings of drained batteries and an inoperable car.
You must research to find a list of high-performing batteries with the highest reserve capacity. Battery Megastore Technologies Ltd is the industry’s leading online supplier of a wide range of batteries and power electronics across the mainland UK and also offers free technical advice.
2. Battery size
You must choose your battery size based on the functionality and purpose of its use in your car. Different cars have different energy requirements. You must check your car’s manual to know the recommended battery size. Also, the battery size must suitably fit into your car’s battery tray to prevent any battery fluid spillage or damage due to loose fittings.
3. Battery freshness
Battery freshness means when the battery was manufactured. You can check the month and year of its manufacturing to know the freshness of your battery. A newer car battery will require less frequent maintenance work and works optimally.
4. Battery terminals
The position of your battery terminals must coincide accurately with your car terminals to avoid any damage due to short circuits. You must check and verify that the battery terminals are not in contact with opposite terminals or the metal body of your car. Each of the battery terminals must fit rightly to your car.
5. Warranty
A proper and valid warranty is the lifeline of every good. Sometimes, it may happen that your battery fails to provide an expected lifespan and requires repair or replacement. In such cases, the warranty of your car battery will shift the repair and replacement cost to your supplier and manufacturer. Hence, you must buy a car battery with a longer warranty to serve you for a longer period of time without any extra cost.
6. Battery brand
You must buy a car battery from a reputed battery brand manufacturer to get a high-quality and genuine battery for your car.
7. Power requirement
Cranking Amps (CA) is the energy required to start a car at temperatures of 32°F while Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is the ability of the battery to start a car at 0°F. You must choose a battery with higher CCA for cold climates.
8. Maintenance
A low-maintenance battery is unsealed and requires you to add distilled water occasionally to keep it running. Hence, you must buy a battery with a sealed cap and a maintenance-free label.
You must talk to your car dealer or customer helpline to guide you in finding a suitable battery type for your car.