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Vehicle Battery Replacement Near Me in Bedford, NS

Auto Batteries

You may have noticed that, without a battery, your car won’t work properly. A faulty battery may be the reason why you need the aid of those dreaded jumper cables or perhaps your local CAA.  Issues with your car’s battery can result in it, malfunctioning, or underperforming, if you are experiencing this, it’s time to have your battery repaired or replaced.

If you’ve been having battery or other electrical problems, you might be searching, “auto battery replacement near me”, “how to change a car battery”, “car battery repair near me Bedford”, or something similar. NS Diesel & Automotive can help. Here’s what you need to know about changing and repairing auto batteries.

“Who can replace my car’s battery near me in Bedford?”

NS Diesel & Automotive can conduct battery testing, determine the health of your car’s battery, and install a new car battery. We offer battery replacements and repairs to drivers in the Bedford area of Nova Scotia.

What is the best, most compatible battery to select- the exact same battery or should you look for a different one? When evaluating car batteries, you’ll find that, generally, the higher a battery’s capacity, battery life, and the length of the battery warranty, the more the battery costs. But it’s not always as simple as just picking the battery with the highest capacity and longest estimated life.

The technicians at NS Diesel & Automotive will evaluate your battery and your charging system and to recommend some batteries to consider for your vehicle. During our inspection, we’ll also look for anything we can repair to prevent battery issues from arising in the future.

What to look for in a car battery

The right battery for your vehicle will fulfill certain criteria, such as:

  • Sitting level in the battery tray. A battery that doesn’t sit properly will likely get damaged from excess vibration.
  • Meeting or exceeding the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
  • Having sufficient Reserve Capacity (RC). The RC controls how long accessories can run while still leaving enough power to start the engine.
  • Having large capacity, especially if you drive in the extreme cold. This can be vital when it comes to winter driving in Nova Scotia. The more the temperature drops below freezing, the less effective a battery’s performance usually is.
  • For example, if a battery operates at 100% of its cranking power at +27ºC, by the point that the temperature drops down to -18ºC, it will have lost about 40% of its power. Even if it was fully charged.

Important battery information

Today, automobiles are more efficient than they’ve ever been, but they’re also a lot more taxing on their batteries. This is largely because they have many more internal systems than vehicles of the past. That’s why it’s smart to schedule regular battery maintenance to keep your battery and your vehicle’s electronic functions in optimal working condition. Furthermore, summer can be very taxing on batteries, because of the increased heat, air conditioning, and stressful conditions for engines which wear on batteries.

NS Diesel & Automotive offers auto battery replacement near you in Bedford, NS.

If you’re in the Bedford area of Nova Scotia and are experiencing problems with your battery or electrical components, come to NS Diesel & Automotive. To book an appointment for battery replacement or repair at our Dartmouth shop, please click here. To learn more about auto batteries, or our other services and products, please contact us via our website, or call us at 902-446-0449.

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