Battery World implores you to start caring for your battery today

By looking after your car battery, Battery World says you should be able to get three to five years of reliable service.
Even ‘maintenance-free batteries’ will benefit from some TLC, explains Battery World, which states that luckily, maintaining your battery in optimum health is relatively easy.
We live in the land of extremes, and it should be noted that whilst the symptoms of a degrading battery show up in the Winter months, damage is also being done in the extreme heat of Summer.
It is important to remember that car batteries are consumable items. Eventually, they will need replacing. But there are a few things you can do and/or be aware of to increase your battery life.
• Driving short distances means the alternator doesn’t have time to replace the charge used to start your car. Aim to take your vehicle for a nice long drive of at least one or two hours every few weeks. A longer drive allows the alternator to charge your battery.
• Now more than ever, many people work from home. Using it infrequently or having your vehicle in storage is not good for your battery. The sedentary life means the battery doesn’t get a nice healthy dose of charge from the alternator.
• Regularly connecting your battery to a Battery charger or Maintenance Charger will help prolong its life. Also investing in a Multimeter is useful. Testing the voltage once a month can give you early warning signs of battery failure.
• When your car engine is off, avoid using things like radios and phone chargers, these are still discharging the battery.
• Check the battery – is there dirt, mud, or grime on it? Show your battery some love by wiping away this mess with a rag.
• Keep the terminals clean and look for any signs of corrosion this will look like a white or a blueish-green powder. Corroded or dirty terminals will inhibit the charging and operation of your battery as it creates a poor connection. Carefully remove small amounts with a dry cloth or small brush. If unsure, Battery World says you should seek advice from your local Battery World expert.
• Check that the battery is secure in its bracket and tighten if required (do not over-tighten).
• Having your vehicle serviced regularly helps with preventative maintenance to avoid being broken down at the most inappropriate time and this includes the battery.
If you are ever unsure or have a concern with your battery, Battery World invites you to visit its team for a free battery check at your nearest Battery World store, where it will test your battery and advise if you need further maintenance or if it is time for a new one.
Established in 1928, Battery World’s parent company, Century Yuasa, is Australia’s longest standing manufacturer and supplier of batteries and energy storage solutions.
Battery World explains that its brand foundation is built around the principles and values imparted from its leaders and founders, of sheer determination to succeed with a customer centric philosophy in everything it does.
It says it is this mantra that powers its team to proudly sell quality Century and Yuasa batteries and other well established, trusted and innovative brands across Australia.
The Battery World story began in 1997, with the first store opening in North Queensland. Since then, Battery World says it has become the largest and most comprehensive Australian battery retail franchise, with more than 110 stores nationwide.
It states its extensive Australian made range, and exceptional customer service offering, has cemented Battery World’s position as a highly successful and trusted heritage brand in the Australian market.

For more information, visit www.batteryworld.com.au or call 13 17 60.