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Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
Being a well-established garage, we have built up an excellent reputation across Shuttlewood and the surrounding areas for providing a first class customer service. We have a team of highly trained and experienced mechanics, technicians and MOT testers that will advise and assist you when repairing ...
Loan Car
Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
Storforth Lane Garage, based opposite are a family run garage with more than 30 years experience in the motor trade. Our mechanics are all fully trained and we provide a full range of motor services including car servicing, car repairs and MOT testing. We provide some of the most competitive prices ...
Loan Car
Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
Established in 1987, we are a family run business who pride ourselves in our friendly and professional approach towards our customers, we have a great reputation locally for our honesty and expertise. Our workshop is kept to the highest standards and the latest equipment and technology. We are accre...
Loan Car
Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
When you bring your vehicle for an aftersales service at Vertu Toyota, our team will treat your vehicle with the care and respect they’d give their own. Our highly skilled vehicle technicians are trained in the latest vehicle diagnostics technology to service, repair, and maintain Toyota vehicles to...
What is a car battery?
A car's battery, which is rechargeable, is one of those components that must be fully-functional for a car to start. This is because its main purpose is to feed electricity to the starter, which starts the engine. Once the engine is running, power for the car's electrical systems is supplied by the alternator, which takes around 20 minutes to fully recharge a car battery.
How long does a car battery last?
- As with all batteries, its strength will diminish over a period of time, rechargeable or not.
- Although some batteries need to be maintained, most motorists opt for a maintenance-free version.
- Car batteries are designed and built to last between 3-5 years.
- One should buy a 5-year car battery if the car will be driven in harsh weather or on frequent, short car journeys.
What are the possible signs that a car needs a new battery?
- The “charge” indicator on a car’s dashboard lights up.
- Headlights are dim or don’t come on at all.
- The engine does not, or takes a while, to start.
- Some electrical components in the car are not working correctly.
- Corrosion on the terminals.
- The car backfires.
How do I avoid running down a car battery?
- Frequently check that the terminals aren’t corroded and that everything is connected properly.
- Its life can also be curtailed if used to power non-automobile electronic devices, such as a television.
- Use the car at least once a week.
- Don’t sit in the car with engine off, but the radio or lights on, for an extended period of time.
How long does it take to change a car battery?
- Even though car batteries are heavy, it is usually a straightforward job to replace one.
- If you don’t want to do it yourself then a garage can do it for you for a minimal charge.
- They will often do it for free if you buy it from them.
How much does a new car battery cost?
- Up to £100, depending on the car, the quality and the length of time stated on it that it is expected to last.
What do you need from your garage?
You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Chesterfield you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.
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