Salem Battery Service

Salem Battery Service

If you’ve ever tried to start your car only to find the battery was dead, you know how it feels to be stranded on the road or stuck at home waiting for road service to arrive. Dead batteries can be a minor inconvenience or cause you to miss an important event. Fortunately, some planning can keep your car’s battery from dying. Take your vehicle to the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center for battery testing & replacement in Salem. We’ll check your battery’s health and replace it with a brand-new one if necessary.

Your car’s battery supplies the electricity necessary to start the engine. It also initially sends power to the radio, the lights, and other accessories. After the engine runs, the alternator supplies the electricity to operate the vehicle.

Like the batteries in your TV remote, your car’s battery has a limited life. When the battery gets weak or dies, it can’t produce the electricity necessary to start the vehicle. Don’t wait for the battery to die before replacing it. Bring your car in for our Salem battery service. We’ll inspect the battery and replace it with a new one if needed.

Most car batteries have a three- to five-year lifespan. Replacing the battery every three years will help ensure it doesn’t die while you’re on the road. Learn to recognize the signs of a faulty battery. Some symptoms that indicate it’s time to replace the battery include:

• The battery indicator light comes on.
• The engine starts slowly.
• The battery’s case looks bloated or damaged.
• The battery fluid is leaking.

The climate will affect your vehicle’s battery life. The water inside the battery can evaporate in hot weather. This will result in reduced performance, and it may become difficult to start the car. When the water in the battery evaporates, it can lead to corrosion, the leading cause of leaking and dead car batteries. During a battery inspection at the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center, we’ll check for corrosion and leaks, inspect the battery case and cables, and ensure the battery is fully charged.

We experience hot summers here in the Salem area, so you may need to replace your car’s battery more often than once every three years. It’s a good idea to check the Jim Cook Chevrolet website for our service specials. You’ll find money-saving discounts on a range of service items, including batteries.

Cold weather is another enemy of car batteries. The colder the weather, the harder the battery must work to provide the energy to start the car. Cold weather also causes the engine oil to thicken, putting even more strain on the battery.

Visit the experts at the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center at 1075 N Main Street in Marion. Call us to schedule your battery inspection. Or use our website’s Service Appointment page to book your visit online. Our service department is here to serve you. Check our website for our convenient hours of operation and directions. We look forward to providing you with exceptional service!