What is a Car Battery?
An automotive battery or car battery is a rechargeable battery that is used to start a motor vehicle.
Its main purpose is to provide an electric current to the electric-powered starting motor, which in turn starts the chemically-powered internal combustion engine that actually propels the vehicle.
Car Battery Prices In South Africa?
A car battery costs from R400 to R1500 and your dealer may charge another R300-R800 to have it replaced.
What is the lifespan of a car battery?
Batteries gradually deteriorate until they can no longer provide enough power to start an engine.
This wear time could take three to five years and a vehicle’s usage pattern is one factor contributing to the rate at which a battery will age.
How do I know when my car battery needs replacing?
5 Signs Your Car Needs a New Battery
Your Battery Is 3 Years Old. The average lifespan of a car battery in Alberta is 3-5 years.
Your Headlights Dim and Your Heater Motor Slows.
You’ve Needed a Lot of Boosts Lately.
Your Engine Takes Its Time Turning Over.
Your Car Doesn’t Start at All.