Honda Battery Inspection Service

Why Should I Have the Battery in My Honda Tested?

To get a better idea of why you should have a battery test, let’s first take a quick look at what the battery does. It’s a rechargeable battery that holds an impressive amount of energy. When you turn the key or press the ignition button, the battery sends a surge of electricity to the starter motor, which then starts your engine. As you drive, the alternator provides electrical power to your vehicle and recharges your battery, so that it will be ready to continue starting your Honda.

However, as time goes by, the battery in your vehicle is capable of holding less and less charge. This happens to not only all automotive batteries, but all rechargeable batteries in general. At first, it may not be noticeable. Your engine may be slower to start, but you may not notice anything is wrong until it’s too late, and your battery simply doesn’t have enough charge to let the starter do its job. At this point, you’ll be left waiting for a tow.

That’s why we offer battery inspection at Freedom Honda. Our technicians will test the battery to see how much charge it can hold. If it’s in good condition, you won’t need to do anything. And if it’s running low, you’ll be able to replace your battery before it leaves you stranded.

How Often Does My Honda Need a Battery Test?

Regular battery inspections are always a good idea. At Freedom Honda, we think you should have it inspected at least once a year. The best time to do this may be as the weather begins to turn cold in autumn. Batteries don’t do as well in the cold weather, and it can get pretty cold here over the fall and winter!