Vehicle Battery

 An automotive vehicle battery is an essential component within any motor vehicle system.
Vehicle batteries operate on either a 12 volt or a 24 volt supply, The battery is required to provide sufficient electrical energy to start the vehicles engine and also run several features of the vehicle i.e ignitions systems, lighting & auxillary circuits.

Car batteries like all other vehicle parts & components have a service life. Batteries require regular maintenance, however, there are two types of vehicle battery, a sealed for life unit and serviceable unit with removable cell lids to enable topping up of cells.

Basic maintenance of a vehicle battery entails the checking of fluid levels within each battery cell & that both positive and negative terminals are secure and clean.

At Autocare we can provide the essential checking and maintenance of all batteries for all make and model of vehicle. Autocare can supply new car & commercials vehicle batteries at very competitive prices including fitting and recycling of your old unit.

‘Autocare Motorist Tips’

Whenever replacing the battery on your vehicle it is always advisable to increase the capacity  with a higher amperage unit as manufacturers always supply new vehicles with the minimum capacity required for your vehicles electrical system to function when new. As the vehicle’s electrical components deteriorate with age, the battery will require more amps for cold starting on those winter mornings!