Your vehicle's battery is one of the hardest-working components in your car, providing the electrical power needed to start the engine and operate essential systems such as lighting, safety features, infotainment, and onboard computers. While most batteries are designed to last several years, factors such as Queensland's heat, short trips, stop-start driving, and natural battery ageing can significantly reduce battery performance over time.
At Brendale Automotive in Brendale, battery testing is typically performed during every scheduled vehicle service. Modern battery testing equipment can measure a battery's voltage, cranking performance, and overall health, helping identify weakening batteries before they fail unexpectedly. Unfortunately, many batteries show little or no warning signs before they reach the point where they can no longer reliably start the vehicle.
Skipping regular servicing may also mean missing these important battery health checks. A battery that appears to be functioning normally can deteriorate rapidly, leaving drivers stranded at home, at work, or while travelling. Annual battery testing allows potential issues to be detected early, giving vehicle owners the opportunity to replace a failing battery before it causes inconvenience, breakdowns, or additional stress.
Regular servicing and battery inspections at Brendale Automotive help ensure your vehicle remains reliable, starts when you need it to, and keeps you safely on the road throughout the year.
Does a flat battery use more fuel?
Yes! When your car battery is running flat, the alternator works harder to recharge the battery, and this added load on the engine means it burns more fuel.
Where can I buy a new car battery?
Come in and see us in Brendale at Brendale Automotive! As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, we have access to the highest quality batteries to suit most vehicles.
Can my car battery be recharged?
Yes, in fact the battery is being recharged by the alternator in your car whenever the engine is running. Sometimes this fix isn’t enough, and your battery requires an external recharge. It’s best to ask a professional about this, as you could void the battery warranty by recharging it yourself.
Sometimes external recharging is not the best option because every battery eventually reaches a point in its life where replacement is the only answer to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Who can test my car battery?
We can! Brendale Automotive can do a battery load test. Phone us or visit the workshop today.
Why choose Brendale Automotive for a battery test?
If you have concerns about your vehicle’s performance, it is wise to get your battery tested at a full service workshop like Brendale Automotive - rather than a parts store - because we take into consideration the whole vehicle and can diagnose any deeper issues.
There is nothing worse than replacing your car battery - only to find the problem lies elsewhere… except maybe being told your battery test is fine with no explanation for your ongoing issues!
Can I fit a battery myself?
The short answer is yes. But modern vehicles are "computers on wheels", so you must follow proper installation procedures to avoid damaging the ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module).
Plus, if the battery gets incorrectly installed, items like the radio, the navigation system and security codes may need to be professionally reset.
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