How to choose a reliable Car Battery?
Cars run on batteries and it is one essential automobile part. Interestingly there are many options in the market for the same and it gets very overwhelming to choose the appropriate one for your car. However, with the help of this kwikfixauto expert blog post you will be able to make your choice wisely and aptly. The power needed for sliding windows, lights, door locks and other accessories are provided by the car battery. Actually the car is dead if the battery dies. Hence it is very important have a proper and branded battery fitted in your vehicle from a trusted partner. In India, Amaron is one of the most trusted brands when it comes to car batteries, but selecting the right one for your vehicle can be a tedious task.
You need to follow the following steps to determine the right battery for your car:
• Find the battery group size (you can check the old battery label, your owner’s manual, or online)
• Check owner’s manual specifications for a minimum Cold Cranking Ampere (CCA) rating that the battery must have
• Determine the battery cell type (whether it is conventional lead-acid type or an enhanced flooded battery (EFB) or an absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery)
• Choose the battery brand, pick a grade and warranty coverage depending on number of years you plan to use the car
Car Battery Cost
The cost of a car battery will depend on the car model. You can typically assume most car batteries to cost Rs. 3000 to Rs. 18,000 (some special car batteries of mild hybrid batteries may cost a bit more than this range).
Battery Replacement
Your car battery will be highly unreliable after four to five years, and can present a number of safety issues. Therefore, it is advisable to replace car battery after every 3 years.
The following are signs that your car battery is going bad:
- Dim or flickering headlights when car is on
- Easily audible clicking sounds when you attempt to start the car
- Slowly cranking engine
- Backfiring
- Car requires jumpstarts frequently such as on daily or bi-weekly basis.
- Smell of rotten eggs (due to leaked sulphur) when you open the car hood.
- Easily visible scratches or cuts on battery case
- Warranty
Most car battery warranties cover 24 months or 36000 miles, but some brands can offer warranty upto 5 years.
Car battery warranties come under three categories:
1) Free Replacement:
Battery is replaced for free if it stops working or experiences a malfunction (except damage due to external causes)
2) Pro-Rata
Instead of a free replacement, you get a discount on the MRP of a new battery that you might have to purchase because your existing car battery stops working/suffers a malfunction.
3) Composite
This is a combination of free and pro-rata basis warranty, where initially, the manufacturer offers a free warranty for a certain time-period and after that time-period, you get a pro-rata basis warranty.
Car batteries are warranted against any defect arising out of the use of faulty material or poor workmanship on part of the company.
You will not be able to make claims on your car battery warranty in case of:
• Damage caused due to fire, accidents, collision, faulty electrical systems, servicing of battery by unauthorized dealers, improper battery handling, wilful abuse
• Theft
• Damage due to electrolyte contamination
• Battery failure caused by deep discharge, inadequate recharging, overcharging, or improper topping-up, operating in discharged condition for long periods
There are numerous Car Battery Dealers in India. With the invention of e-commerce, you can also buy Car Battery Online at our website www.kwikfixauto.in and have an easier and hassle-free experience. We provide right guidance on which battery should you install in your car and also provide battery installation at your location/ doorstep. Please feel free to call us on +91 9950 345 345.
