3 Signs That Your Kia Needs a New Car Battery

A vehicle depends on the battery to get the car’s engine going. When you push the start button or turn the key, the battery sends a strong electrical charge to the starter. If your battery is weak, numerous problems will develop, and eventually, your vehicle might not start. As your Kia dealer, here are a few signs you need to visit us for a new car battery.

Old Battery

A common reason for battery failure is old age. The average lifespan of a battery is three to five years, but this can be reduced by exposure to temperature conditions or issues within the electrical system. A battery uses chemical reactions to store electricity as chemical energy. As time passes, the chemicals break down naturally, reducing the battery’s ability to store power and causing it to fail.

A worn battery shows multiple signs that it is failing. These include dim lights, slow accessories when under battery power, and slower starting. These issues become progressively worse as time passes. As your dealer, we can test your battery to help warn you about its current condition. If it is weakening, we can install a new one for you.

An Unusual Smell

Is there an unusual smell coming from under the hood of your car? It could be a sign your battery is failing. As we’ve seen, the chemicals inside a battery slowly break down. Your battery can also start leaking. If your battery leaks, a smell that can occur is a sulfur smell and this means it’s time to get a new battery installed.

Loose Cables

The battery connects to your electrical system via clamps on the positive and negative terminals. These clamps are securely attached, as electricity can’t pass through a gap. Over time, the clamps can loosen due to the slight cable moves that occur during driving. If a clamp is loose, electricity won’t pass through it, which prevents the battery from recharging and providing the power needed to start your engine.

Our technicians will examine the clamps and tighten them. We’ll replace the clamps if they’re damaged or rusted and your battery will store and supply electricity again.

Schedule a Kia Battery Replacement in Temple Hills, MD

If you have a battery problem, contact us as soon as you can at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills. We can get your Kia a new battery installed using genuine OEM parts.

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