Bear Auto Repair and Transmission Repair

No car can function without its battery. The battery is responsible for starting the car up and powering all the electronics, yet it does have a finite lifetime as it is subject to wear. Here are some telltale signs that your car's battery is nearing the end of its life and warrants replacement. No start or slow start As the battery is responsible for providing the starter with a charge to get the car running, any problems with starting the car may be due to a faulty battery. A dead battery will not provide any charge, and therefore the car will not start at all, while a weak battery will take some time to get the engine started. Once your car is slow to start, you should intervene as failure is imminent. Check engine light is on The check engine light is notoriously difficult to interpret as it comes on for just about any reason. That said, an illuminated check engine light should prompt you to check your car's battery. Malfunctioning electronics The battery, as mentione ... read more