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The simple fact is your car battery will only last so long before it starts losing its ability to take and hold a full charge. The older your battery is, the more likely it will suffer battery failure during the dead of winter. Sub-freezing winter nights are especially hard on batteries. The colder it gets, the faster the battery discharges its energy. The cold also makes the engine oil thicken, which makes it harder to turn over after sitting for several hours. Sooner or later, a battery failure is imminent.

Common Warning Signs of Battery Failure

• Dim interior lights when entering the car
• When you put the key in the ignition and try to start the car, it might hesitate momentarily before kicking in and turning over the engine
• If you have to pump the gas pedal to get your car to start
• If you turn on the headlights and the car gets even harder to start 

When the battery weakens so much that the draw from the headlights makes it impossible to start your car, odds are, the battery is about to die. When your battery weakens and starts to go, it no longer takes a full charge. A simple diagnostic check will tell us when your battery will no longer take a full charge. We do that first thing when you come here for battery service. We also check the alternator, cables, and clamps to make sure all is in good working order. If any parts are worn and need replacement, we do that on the spot.

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