Battery Service in Norwood, MA
Regular maintenance of your Hyundai battery is essential for your car’s overall health. The battery is the heart of the vehicle, supplying electricity to the complex computer controllers. At Nucar Hyundai of Norwood, we recommend keeping your battery in tip-top shape to ensure you have enough power for your rides.
Whether you own a new Tucson, Venue, or Palisade, we have batteries to keep you on the go anytime. Apart from selling batteries, we also perform any battery service you need in the shortest time possible. Once you purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned Hyundai from us, we make it our responsibility to care for all its components, including the battery, which is a critical component of your vehicle.
About Our Battery Services
At Nucar Hyundai of Norwood, we recommend giving your vehicle the care it needs to get you anywhere you want. When you visit us with a battery issue, we first check whether your battery posts are clean and corrosion-proof. If they’re dirty, we clean them for you. We work with Hyundai cars, SUVs, and trucks daily, and we can quickly pinpoint an issue with your battery.
The team at Nucar Hyundai of Norwood is happy to provide a simple, complimentary two-minute test to provide accurate battery health and life expectancy. Our swift and attentive mechanics will use a special battery tester to check the following in your Hyundai battery:
- Resistance.
- Reserve capacity.
- State of charge.
- Cold-cranking amps.
- Open current voltage.
If our tests indicate you need a new battery, we will professionally install a new Hyundai battery quickly and at a competitive price to ensure you get the best starting reliability from your vehicle while preserving your personal presets.
Steps You Can Take To Maximize Your Battery’s Health
One of the biggest culprits of battery wear is the weather. You may notice your car battery has trouble starting when it’s cold. Cold temperatures can slow the chemical reactions in your Hyundai battery with cold temperatures, which can make the vehicle slow or impossible to start. On the flip side, extremely hot days negatively affect the battery.
Hot temperatures force the battery to work harder, which drains it faster. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to prolong the life of your Hyundai battery. Here are a few simple steps you can take:
Test the Battery Regularly
Testing your battery regularly helps prevent unexpected breakdowns or battery failure on the road. Our highly trained mechanics will perform the test for you using a voltmeter. You can also purchase your own digital voltmeter to test at home. Test your car battery at least 12 hours after turning it off for best results.
Avoid Overtaxing Your Battery
When your vehicle’s engine is off, avoid using electronic accessories to maintain the battery’s full charge. Using too many after-market plug-in devices can drain your battery, even when your vehicle isn’t running. This is because your car’s alternator shuts down when the engine is switched off. Get into the habit of checking everything is turned off every time you exit your vehicle.
Drive Smarter
Avoid abrupt stopping or accelerating to save on battery and gas. Leave some room between you and the vehicle in front of you when city driving.
Perform Regular Maintenance
To reduce the chance of an unexpected breakdown, bring your Hyundai in for battery testing at the dealership. We will ensure your battery is in good condition and charging as it should.
Avoid Leaving Your Hyundai Unused for Long Periods
Avoid leaving your vehicle unused for too long, as it will not have sufficient time to recharge. Your car performs at its best when you use it regularly. Take it out for a drive at least 30 minutes once every week to warm up the engine and circulate the vehicle’s fluids.
What To Do When Your Hyundai’s Battery Light Comes On
If the battery light on your Hyundai comes on when you start your car, that is routine system analysis. However, if it stays on after a few minutes, there’s an issue. If you have problems with the battery, you may notice the headlights are not as bright or the power windows are moving slower. If you notice these changes, bring the vehicle to us immediately, as the car may be about to shut down.
Turn off non-vital systems, such as the infotainment system or heater, and remove any phones that are charging. This should boost the battery and give you enough power to get your vehicle to us. Remember, you can’t turn off the engine because the battery won’t have the power to restart the car. The leading causes of your Hyundai battery light coming on include the following:
- An old battery.
- Failing serpentine belts.
- A dying alternator.
- Corrosion in the car battery connections.
- Misconnected car battery cables.
How Long Does a Hyundai Battery Last?
Your Hyundai battery will typically last between three and five years. However, the duration can vary depending on weather conditions, battery size, battery type, and your driving habits. When you visit us at Nucar Hyundai of Norwood for service, we will check the battery and battery cables as part of our inspection.
How Do I Know When My Car Needs a New Battery?
The most basic sign you need a new battery is when you start experiencing difficulty starting your vehicle. The engine may crank when you start up the car. Sometimes, the vehicle may fail to start altogether. You may also have battery problems if the connector and cables show heavy signs of corrosion. Or the electronics in your car may work, but the car won’t start. If you notice any of these problems with your Hyundai, visit us at Nucar Hyundai of Norwood for an inspection and possible battery replacement.
Book Your Battery Service at Nucar Hyundai of Norwood
At Nucar Hyundai of Norwood, we offer expert battery services for your Hyundai whenever you need them. We’re committed to providing exceptional dealership experience whether you’re coming in for a new car, battery replacement, or regular car service. Our technicians are trained to fix any issue your Elantra, Sonata, or Tucson may have.
We proudly serve Hyundai owners in Norwood, Boston, Newton, and Framingham. Feel free to contact us for battery replacement and other services today.