Battery Check

Your vehicle battery is the only power source used for getting your vehicle started a and a faulty battery is one of the leading causes of breakdowns in the UK.

A new battery should last up to 4 years, however without proper care this could be halved. Driving with a faulty battery can also be costly putting extra strain on other components such as the starter motor etc.

When a battery is starting to deteriorate you may notice some of the following:

Car Struggling to start

When you start your engine, if it seems sluggish, your battery may need to be replaced. The engine might sound like its responding more slowly than usual and if that’s the case its recommended that you get your battery checked.

Dim lights

You vehicle’s battery also powers the celectrial compoements, so if they battery is starting to fail you will notice that the lights on your vehicle are dimmer than usual. When looking at your vehicle the exterior lights will be more noticeably affected, however you may also notice other interior lights being affected too.

Other Services Offer by Pit Stop Tyres Reading Ltd

No matter what vehicle or price range you’re working with, we’re dedicated to customer service and seeing you drive away with a smile. We have a huge range of tyre brands, complete with the information you need to make an informed choice between them. We serve in the following areas around Reading, Henley on Thames, Wokingham, Newbury, High Wycombe, Marlow, Maidenhead, Slough, Langley, Windsor, Bracknell, Twyford, Woodley, Wargrave, Hurley, Wallingford.

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