Special
BATTERY TESTING SERVICE
Has your car been taking a little longer to start in the morning? It could be that your battery is getting older and may need to be replaced. When you take your vehicle to Cable Dahmer Cadillac in Kansas City, MO you can have your battery tested and avoid getting stranded late at night in an empty lot. A battery test is a fast and inexpensive way to give you peace of mind when driving across the wide open plains of Missouri and Kansas. The technician rolls your car into the bay and attaches a pair of leads to the terminals on your battery. They shut off the car and then start it again. The battery meter records how many volts the battery has available after a heavy draw. The test takes less than five minutes.
How Does Your Car Battery Work?
The battery under your car's hood is a rechargeable battery. When you start the car the battery provides enough energy to spin the starter motor that turns the engine, drawing in fuel and air to begin the combustion process. Once the engine is running, the battery starts to regain all the lost power it gave up during the start. Newer cars that have numerous electrical add-ons like heated and powered seats, heated mirrors, radar cruise control, and autonomous braking may place a higher demand on the battery especially if you are stuck in a traffic jam as the engine won't be working hard enough to recharge the battery.
An Old Battery Can Leave You Stranded
If there are not enough volts available due to an old battery, the starter motor can't spin and the engine won't turn over. As your battery gets older it loses its ability to recharge during your daily commute. Eventually it simply won't have the juice to get the job done. Unfortunately your car won't deliver a warning before the battery simply dies. Replacing it before the hard frosts set in can make the difference between driving with confidence all winter long or making the call to roadside assistance.
Test Your Battery at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Service Center Today
Use our easy online form to schedule your next routine service, like an oil change or tire rotation, at our Service Center. While you have your car in, ask us about our battery testing service and make certain that your ride is ready to keep rolling for the next few months. We are also proud to offer service to our neighbors in Lee's Summit and Overland Park, KS. Give us a click or call today.
Specials