Jeff Haas Mazda of Houston provides battery replacement and inspection services for customers. There is nothing worse than getting in your car after work or in the morning to find it does not start. You can find yourself broken down on the highway or in a parking lot. Battery inspection is important to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Our service technicians will test your battery, recharge it and replace it when needed. We provide many other services to keep your car running smoothly.
Replacing a battery before it stops working spares you the stress of breaking down suddenly. Most batteries last three to four years but should be inspected every year. There are many factors that can drain your car battery one is leaving on the car lights accidentally. Other battery drains are having several electronic devices plugged in GPS, MP3 player, weather, long trips, and extreme temperatures. The wear and tear on your vehicle affect your battery over time. Not driving the car for long periods means that the battery may go dead. When you don’t drive it far enough, it might never become fully charged.
Warning signs that your battery is low are it is older than three years, the car is left sitting for long periods, the buildup of acid on the terminals, the odor of rotten eggs from the battery, it does not turn over easily, the check engine light comes on, and a swollen battery case. Other signs are the lights do not turn on or the engine cranks but will not start. All this leads to the possibility of a breakdown or being stuck somewhere.
We will use a charging and starting tester on the battery by connecting the device using cables. It will take a few minutes to provide results. It is often a box with jumper cables that are attached to the battery terminals. The test will take 3 to 4 minutes. It will show whether you need a charge or replacement when the test is finished. Sometimes a bad reading does not mean you have to replace the battery. We will replace the battery when needed and find the manufacturer recommended type for your vehicle.
When you need a battery charge, it just takes 30 minutes or less. When you need a new battery, we have a large selection to choose from. A battery is important to operating your vehicle. Contact Jeff Haas Mazda by calling us for an appointment for battery testing at 713-932-6004 or filling out our online form. We have a comfortable waiting area, free WiFi, transportation shuttle, children’s play area, beverage and coffee bar, snacks, newspapers and magazines, TV, and Saturday hours.
