Car Battery Shop in Harrisonburg, VA

Can you depend on your car battery? Come into Steven KIA for a FREE battery check and we’ll answer that question for you. Steven KIA’s free battery check includes the following:

  • Battery diagnostic testing with state-of-the-art equipment
  • A printout of the test results*
  • The peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle will start, anytime, anywhere

If our technician recommends that your battery needs replacement, we will not do any work without your okay and we’ll walk you through the process.

Do you think it’s time for a new car battery? Slow Crank? Clicking?

You should have confidence in your vehicle, the doubt that your vehicle can make a trip without being stranded should not come across your mind. Avoiding this can be as simple as watching out for these key warnings and getting a new battery for your vehicle.

  • Corrosion
  • Slow engine crank
  • Battery warning light is on
  • Leaking battery

The car battery might not be the issue and could be something else like your starting and charging systems. Luckily there’s common indicators for that as well like:

  • Sluggish or no cranking
  • Dash indicator light on
  • Squeling noise
  • Clicking or grinding noise on start
Car Battery shop in Harrisonburg, VA

FAQ

How to determine the age of a car battery?

Date codes are engraved into the cover of each Interstate battery at the time the battery is shipped from the manufacturing plant.

How long does it take to change a car battery?

This service usually takes about 15 minutes.

How to check whether a car’s battery is dead?

If jump starting gets your engine started and running, but the car will not start again once you turn it off, the battery is probably the problem.

What is the correct way to recharge a car battery?

Make sure the charger is off, connect positive to positive and negative to negative, turn car/charger on.

What is the average life of a car battery?

The average life expectancy of a car battery is three years.

Why is my car battery losing its charge?

corroded battery connections, persistent electrical drains, charging problems, constantly demanding more power than the alternator can provide, and even extreme weather.

Can I return a car battery without a receipt?

If the battery tests bad, and it is within the warranty period, it will be exchanged.

Can you charge a car battery by pushing your car?

You can push start the car, but you can’t charge the battery directly by pushing

Why is a car battery essential to using a car?

The battery power is used to provide the initial spin to start the engine by way of an electrical powered starter motor.

When’s the right time to change my car battery?

After three years, it’s normally time to install a replacement.

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