Symptoms of a worn-out battery — the early signs

A battery usually doesn’t fail suddenly — for a few weeks first it gives subtle signals. Whoever notices them replaces it at leisure, not on a frosty morning in the car park.

The most common symptoms of wear

• A slower, “heavy” start, especially in the morning
• Dimming lights and slower-working windows
• A battery warning light or a message about the battery state
• The need to recharge frequently
• Clicks instead of a start when you turn the key

When the symptoms get worse

A worn battery shows itself fastest at low temperatures and after short trips that don’t manage to recharge it. That’s exactly why it most often gives up in winter.

A battery almost always warns you before it dies. The trouble is those signals are easy to ignore — until the morning the car won’t start.

What to do when you notice the symptoms

The simplest thing is to check the battery voltage with a meter — a few seconds and a clear answer whether the battery still holds. If the car won’t start any more, you need a jump-start.

If the symptoms recur, don’t wait for a full discharge. We’ll select and replace the battery with call-out to your address.