Essential tips for caring for your car's battery during winter

Winter can put a significant strain on car batteries due to the cold temperatures and humidity. They can reduce the battery’s ability to crank the engine, making it harder to start the car. Additionally, the chemical reactions inside the battery slow down in cold weather, further diminishing its overall performance. Therefore, it’s crucial to pay extra attention to the maintenance of your car battery during the winter months. Here are some essential tips for caring for your car’s battery during winter.

 

To begin with, it’s important to regularly check the battery’s charge. Cold temperatures can seriously impact a battery’s charge. A mobile mechanic can easily help you out with this by performing a battery test to check its voltage. If the voltage is low, the mechanic might recommend charging or replacing the car battery. This will help ensure that the vehicle is operating at its best and increase its chances of starting in colder weather.

 

Another crucial factor to consider is keeping the battery warm. Extreme cold temperatures can cause the battery to freeze, which can lead to irreversible damage. Whenever possible, park your car in a garage to shield it from the cold. If a garage isn’t available, a battery insulation kit can help provide some protection. These kits are designed to keep the battery warm and prevent it from losing its charge due to freezing temperatures.

 

Try to avoid putting unnecessary strain on your car’s battery. To do this, you can limit unessential electrical loads such as running the heater, defroster, or seat warmers excessively. This will help the battery last longer in cold weather. Additionally, short trips don’t allow the battery to fully recharge so, if possible, combine multiple short trips into one longer trip to give the battery a chance to recharge fully.

 

Last but not least, in case your battery does end up dying, it’s important to have a backup plan. Fortunately, mobile mechanics are equipped to come to your rescue and jump start your car or change your car battery and get you back on the road. Contact us on 07458148084 and get in touch with a mobile mechanic!