BATTERY SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT

Battery Service FAQ

What Do I Do with a Dead Battery?

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when your vehicle stops working. You can try to jumpstart it, or you can take your battery out and visit us.

• Call a Friend: When your battery dies, a jumpstart will usually bring it back to life. If you don’t have a kit to jumpstart your vehicle, then you may need to call a friend for help. You should take your time when jumpstarting your vehicle, as you won’t want to connect the cables in the right order. If you manage to get your engine to start, then you may want to take a small trip so that your alternator can continue to charge your battery.
• Bring Your Battery to Us: If you can’t get your car to start, then you can always remove the battery. If you’re near Pell City, Sylacauga, or Childersburg, then you can take it to us at Toyota of Sylacauga for testing.

Why Does My Battery Keep Dying?

There are a few different things that can affect your battery like age, corrosion, and more.

• Check Your Terminals: If your battery is having trouble doing its job, then your terminals might be corroded. This should be easy to spot when you open your hood.
• Check Your Cabin: Your battery can only hold so much electricity. If you left something on, like your lights, then your battery is going to slowly drain overnight until it dies. Your starter needs a lot of electricity to start your engine, which is why a dead battery can keep you from going anywhere.
• Your Battery Might Be Too Old: Your battery can last for years at a time, so it’s easy to forget about. Like any other part though, your battery won’t last forever. If you’re starting to notice that it’s having issues, then you can visit us at Toyota of Sylacauga, where we’ll be able to test it.

Where Can I Test My Battery?

At Toyota of Sylacauga, we can repair your electrical system.

• What Happens If My Battery Is Fine?: We’ll be able to test your battery once you visit us. If it comes back as fine, then it’s likely that some other part is causing the problem. This could be your starter, your alternator, your serpentine belt, or a number of other parts. Your electrical system is complicated, but our mechanics have years of experience. With a bit of time, they’ll be able to diagnose your model.
• Where Can I Get a New Battery: If your battery is too old to do its job, then it’s only a matter of time before it leaves you stranded again. If you need a new battery, then our parts department can assist you.

If your lights aren’t coming on, then it might be time to test your battery. We can help you today at Toyota of Sylacauga. To get started, you can schedule your service online.