When you buy a new car battery does it come fully charged?
When you buy a car battery, it typically comes sufficiently charged to start your vehicle, to around 90% of capacity or so. It isn’t required to charge a car battery before its first use. However, under normal driving conditions, the alternator is unlikely to charge your battery to full capacity.
Can a new battery cause a car to die?
I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?
Is the battery dead in a Certified Used Car?
Dead battery in certified used car! I bought a 2003 expedition 3 months ago with “certification”. Upon attempting to start my new purchase, I found the battery quite dead. The salesperson had to jump it… “If you have any problems, let us know!” They said. Yesterday, the battery was dead.
Why do car batteries only last a few years?
They only have a shelf life of a few years, and they’ll die quicker because of things like disuse, corrosion, and faulty connections. It takes a very large amount of power to turn over an engine and start a car. The batteries are designed to give a big push of power and voltage for a short period of time.
Are there warranties on batteries in new cars?
Even if you buy a brand new car tires and batteries do not carry the same warranty as the rest of the car. Many are limited to one year warranties even batteries in new cars will fail at times. Prolonged sitting without a buyer is not good for any battery.
I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?
Dead battery in certified used car! I bought a 2003 expedition 3 months ago with “certification”. Upon attempting to start my new purchase, I found the battery quite dead. The salesperson had to jump it… “If you have any problems, let us know!” They said. Yesterday, the battery was dead.
They only have a shelf life of a few years, and they’ll die quicker because of things like disuse, corrosion, and faulty connections. It takes a very large amount of power to turn over an engine and start a car. The batteries are designed to give a big push of power and voltage for a short period of time.
Why does my car not start after I replace the battery?
Evaluating Your Car’s Key Systems for Possible Failure. There are many other possible problems that could lead to the fact that, after you’ve replaced the battery, the car won’t start. One or more of several key systems might not run properly, or there could be a serious malfunction with the electrical system.