Your vehicle is rendered useless if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, and Cardinale Mazda Salinas has some helpful tips to prolong the life of your battery. Don’t forget that if your battery does need replacing, Cardinale Mazda Salinas has a great selection of batteries to fit your vehicle!
How To Care For Your Vehicle’s Battery
Too many drivers forget to include their vehicle’s battery in their regular schedule of vehicle maintenance. Don’t be caught unprepared with a dead vehicle battery. Consider the following tips to keep your battery from flatlining at an inopportune time:
#1: Don’t Leave Your Vehicle Sitting In The Hot Sun
Most folks don’t realize that leaving their vehicle parked in the hot sun for prolonged periods can have a draining effect on the vehicle’s battery. Instead, look for a shady place to park your vehicle or park it in a garage.
#2: Turn Off Your Vehicle’s Electrical Devices
The most common cause for a vehicle’s battery to go dead is that the driver forgot to turn off the vehicle’s headlights. Always make sure that when you reach your destination and are ready to turn off your vehicle, to turn off all electrical devices. These include headlights, windshield wipers and interior lights. You should also unplug any phone chargers or other similar devices that could likewise drain your vehicle’s battery.
#3: Take A Weekly Drive In Your Little-Used Vehicle
If you have a vehicle that you don’t use often, you might want to consider taking it for a weekly drive to keep the battery charged. It’s that adage, “use it or lose it” that applies. Short trips often don’t allow enough time for the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
#4: Clean Your Vehicle’s Battery Regularly
Over time, dirt and moisture can create corrosion to form on your vehicle’s battery. You can prolong the life of your vehicle’s battery by simply popping the vehicle’s hood and cleaning the battery. You can take a soft cloth to wipe it down or use a wire brush to remove any stubborn corrosion that has formed on your vehicle’s battery, especially around the terminals.
#5: Bring Your Vehicle In For Regular Maintenance
There are many systems in your vehicle that depend on your vehicle’s battery. Make regular service appointments at Cardinale Mazda Salinas and bring your vehicle to us for routine service and maintenance. This will help ensure that your vehicle’s battery continues to run for an optimum amount of time.
One last suggestion… if you haven’t already, invest in a set of jumper cables to keep in your vehicle’s trunk in the event your vehicle’s battery does flatline. It never hurts to be prepared! #CardinaleMazdaSalinas cares about keeping your vehicle running for many more miles. Come see us at the Salinas Auto Mall for all your auto maintenance needs. You’ll find that our Service technicians are highly trained and always glad to answer any questions you may have about your vehicle. We want to be your one-stop dealership. Visit our website at www.CardinaleMazda.com for a complete listing of our inventory. We have a vehicle to fit every lifestyle and budget!
Cardinale Mazda
500 Auto Center Circle
Salinas, California 93907
Phone: 877.989.9252
Website: www.cardinalemazda.com