{"id":534,"date":"2017-02-20T15:26:59","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T20:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=534"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:10:28","slug":"when-should-i-replace-my-car-battery-are-all-brands-the-same","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/when-should-i-replace-my-car-battery-are-all-brands-the-same\/","title":{"rendered":"When should I replace my car battery? Are all brands the same?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Updated November 14, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know the story \u2013 you wake up one morning, get ready for work, start your car and \u2026 nothing happens. A car battery going bad is a common occurrence, and one that is often easy to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you want to avoid having one of those mornings where your car won\u2019t start, getting your battery checked out regularly identifies problems with your battery early.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The battery helps start a vehicle, provides extra power when needed, and even helps certain computers run after the car is turned off.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries should be checked as part of a normal oil change service. Following the battery test, you should receive information on the health of your battery, so you know if the battery will need a replacement in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While examining the battery, our technicians check the starter and charging system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"Nissan Altima battery fails battery test.\" class=\"wp-image-2561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-1536x1143.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-100x74.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-793x590.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test-1080x804.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nissan-Altima-battery-fails-battery-test.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nissan Altima battery fails battery test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How long a car battery lasts<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you tell how well your car battery is doing? Battery power is rated with what\u2019s called cold cranking amps (CCA).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCA refers to how long a battery can supply a certain number of amps at 0 degrees, for 30 seconds, while maintaining at least 7.2 volts. The bigger the vehicle, the more amps are needed due to the engine size and power needed to start it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through day-to-day use, a battery\u2019s capacity gradually decreases.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good battery should last around 5 years. The can depend on different factors, including where the vehicle is driven. If you live in hotter or colder climates, that may shorten the lifespan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also be impacted by corrosion buildup, the quality of the terminals, and whether a good battery hold down is in place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Corrosion buildup on a Toyota Corolla battery.\" class=\"wp-image-2563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-793x595.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Toyota-Corolla-battery-replacement.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corrosion buildup on a Toyota Corolla battery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to keep in mind when buying batteries<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your car is due for a new battery, you\u2019re likely wondering what your best options are.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that while a few companies make a majority of car batteries in the market, not all batteries and battery brands are the same. There will be slight variations in the thickness of the lead plates, the CCA capacity, and warranties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire is an authorized dealer of Interstate Batteries. Factory batteries usually last 3 or 4 years, while these are rated for 5 years. The warranty also follows the battery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason why we like using Interstate Batteries is because they secure their batteries so they aren\u2019t sliding around. Batteries that are put in the back of a pickup truck or in a parts car could get jostled around and the plates may crack and break, creating bad cells.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a rule, you can expect to get what you pay for when it comes to battery replacement. If a battery is super cheap, it\u2019s for a reason.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When going to a store, unless you know what brands are better it\u2019s going to boil down to group size and CCA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have a Mercedes that requires 750 CCA, it\u2019s because it has more things to turn on. A battery that is of the same group size but only has 500 CCA isn\u2019t going to last.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located near Dumfries, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated November 14, 2024 You know the story \u2013 you wake up one morning, get ready for work, start your car and \u2026 nothing happens. A car battery going bad is a common occurrence, and one that is often easy to fix. 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