Batteries in Central Hamilton, ON

Car Battery Replacement in Central Hamilton, ON

It’s important to replace your car battery when it’s no longer working. This is because your battery is essential to all the electronic functions of your vehicle. And considering that all car’s now have numerous electronic functions, battery service is important and so is the actual battery you select as a replacement.

If you’ve been searching, “Where can I get my car’s battery changed?”, “How do I know if I need a battery change?”, “Car battery replacement near Central Hamilton”, or anything similar, Putney’s can help. We offer a wide array of automotive services to drivers in Central Hamilton, Ontario.

“Can I get a car battery change near me in Central Hamilton, ON?”

You can! Just come to Putney’s and we can change your car’s battery for you. But why do batteries need to be changed? And how do you choose a suitable car battery replacement?

What to look for in a replacement battery

If you’re unhappy with your previous battery, which many drivers are if it has just died on them, you might consider replacing it with a different make of battery. Usually, the more capacity a battery has, the longer life and longer the length of the battery warranty, the more costly it will be. But it’s not always necessarily the best decision to just pick the battery with the highest capacity and longest estimated battery life.

Evaluating batteries

Look for a car battery that fulfills certain criteria, such as:

• Sitting properly in the battery tray. If your battery doesn’t sit level, it’s likely to become damaged from excess vibration.
• Meeting or exceeding the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
• Having enough Reserve Capacity (RC). The RC controls how long accessories can run while keeping enough power to start the engine.

• Having sufficient battery capacity, especially if you drive in the extreme cold, which Central Hamilton drivers do every winter. The lower the temperature drops below freezing, the less effective your battery’s performance will be. For example, if a battery operates at 100% of its cranking power at +27ºC, it will lose power as the temperature drops, such that, by the point that the temperature hits -18ºC, it’s power will have decreased by 40%.

Important car battery information

Modern automobiles are more efficient than they have ever been, but they can also be a lot more taxing on their batteries. This is mainly due to today’s vehicles many internal systems, much more than vehicles of the past ever had!

A regular battery maintenance schedule can ensure your vehicle’s electronic functions keep working at optimal performance. It’s also important to note that while winter can decrease a battery’s efficacy, summer might actually be the most difficult season for batteries. High temperatures, air conditioning, are all stressful conditions for engines, and can wear your battery down.

Get your car’s battery replaced at Putney’s in Central Hamilton, ON

There’s no reason to keep looking for car battery replacements near you if you’re in or near Central Hamilton. Putney’s can help you with all your car battery service needs. If you would like to book an appointment to have your car’s battery changed, or any other automotive service, please click here.

To learn more about car batteries and battery service, or our other services and products, you can contact us via our website or call us at 905-523-7535