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Riverside Garage Salisbury
*Price of servicing may vary depending on your vehicle.

Battery
Symptoms of a Weak Battery.
Slow Engine Cranking.
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Sluggish when starting or taking longer than usual.
Dimming Of Lights.
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Interior and/or exterior light may seem dimmer than expected.
Clicking Sound.
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Rapid clicking noise when turning the key, this could also indicate a poor connection or a faulty starter motor.
Corrosion On Terminals.
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Battery acid or moisture can cause corrosion on the battery terminals.
Frequent Jump-Start.
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If the vehicle repeatedley needs to be jump started, then the battery is no longer holding its charge.
Battery Warning Light.
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Indicates a charging-system fault. Doesn't neseccarily mean the battery is at fault and could be a further fault elsewhere.
Our Battery Services.
Visual Inspection.
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Check for physical damage or corrosion to the battery.
Battery Health Test.
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Using a battery tester to determine to overall efficiency.
Terminal Check.
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Ensure both terminals are fitted correctly and not loose.
Alternator / Charging-System.
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Checks include making sure the battery is charging correctly.
Battery Draw Test.
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Measure the electrical flow from the battery whilst the vehicle is turned off.
Replacing The battery.
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Once all checks and tests have been carried out and the battery has been confirmed as faulty.
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