Battery Service | Dave's Auto Repair

Sarasota Battery Service

All sorts of issues on your vehicle can be related to a battery problem. This makes the battery one of the first places that mechanics check when you are having electrical, connectivity, or numerous other system malfunctions. At Dave’s Auto Repair, we have provided battery service for countless customers. Read on further for more information: When Should You Replace a Car Battery?

If your car won’t start
Indicator/Warning light for battery or charging system is illuminated
Electrical components not working properly

How Do Properly Trained Mechanics Replace a Battery?

Install a temporary power source to preserve the stored data in the PCM while the battery is out (unless completely dead)
Remove the vehicle’s negative cable from the battery, followed by the positive cable
Carefully inspect the cable ends and wiring to make sure they are clean with no corrosion.
Install the new battery and the tie-down system.
Some models, such as certain BMW, VW, and Audi, vehicles may require PCM programming for inputting battery parameters.
The vehicle is then started and the charging system output is measured against factory OEM specifications to guarantee that the new battery will recharge properly

Is it OK to Drive With a Battery Problem?

Although it may technically still be safe to drive with a faulty battery, it is still not ideal. While it’s not the type of problem that will lead to you losing control of your vehicle in the middle of the freeway, it still may leave you stranded in a parking lot somewhere.

Dave’s Auto Repair also offers preventative maintenance for batteries. It’s a battery service we offer during the inspection if we see signs of corrosion on the terminals. This service offers an anti-corrosive chemical that dissolves the corrosion, from there we also install wool pads on your battery for preventative maintenance.

For assistance with a battery service or any other automotive maintenance or repair work, get in touch with the trained experts at Dave’s Auto Repair. You can reach us at (941) 239-2922. You can also bring your car by and let us take a look at it in person by heading over to 4547 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233.

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“I dropped into Dave’s without an appointment based on their stellar reviews for an ac repair. Jessica was immediately friendly, professional, and attentive. Based on the diagnosis, they definitely could have overcharged me and taken advantage, but Eric went the extra mile and was able to get my ac working and blowing cold again without even having to replace any parts. In a business where honesty and integrity may not always be the priority, I found that to be the priority at Dave’s. Highly recommended.”

“I had been having long term intermittent issues with my Dodge Ram 1500. The battery would randomly discharge entirely. The problem was occurring more and more frequently and the Dodge dealer was stymied. After seeing reviews for Dave’s Auto Repair, I called for an appointment and took my truck to them…… Within a few days the problem was diagnosed and the most cost effective repair was done. “