Lawrence, IN Battery Service

An Older Battery Can Struggle More Over Time

Generally, a car battery is healthy when it can carry a 12-volt charge. When things get below that level, the battery struggles and won't perform. Sometimes, even if a battery loses its power, it can be recharged, and the unit will work okay again. However, it needs to be regularly driven or the battery will drain and eventually not work properly again. Batteries do tend to take some damage after an initial die-off, some never quite regaining their strength again after needing the first jump or charge/start to work again.

Different Quality Batteries are Available

Depending on the brand and quality, some car batteries will also stop working well a lot sooner than other brands. There is a range of quality in car batteries as well as durability. Basic car batteries are fine for normal temperature areas and generally reliable for two to three years. After that, they begin to fail, and with modern car alarm systems and computers, they can drain fast. High durability batteries are designed for extreme environments. They have extra power to crank up the engine in the deep cold and continue to run well in hot temperatures. But even these units need to be maintained, or they will eventually suffer and fail, which is not good considering where they are designed to work.

Give Us a Chance to Check Your Volkswagen Battery

If your car is starting to have issues starting, that's a signal to get it checked with a battery inspection and possibly have your car battery service done or a replacement installed. Our team at Tom Wood Volkswagen in Indianapolis, IN can take care of this issue and get you back on the road with a safe, reliable replacement. We'll test your current battery to confirm its condition, and if needed, provide you a good selection of battery choices with our Volkswagen batteries for sale near Lawrence. Our goal is to keep you safe on the road and come back to us for regular service with an OEM battery. We do that by providing you quality battery testing and services, and we give your car what it needs to keep you safe. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and battery check!