Posted on 7/28/2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicle was due for an oil change, so he took it in to his service facility early in the morning so he could wait while the work was performed. The technician routinely checks the battery on vehicles just before extreme weather is approaching (cold or hot), so with winter coming up, he hooked up the load tester (it measures voltage while a load is put on the battery). It showed the battery wasn't holding a charge well. The technician checked the manufacturing date on the battery, too (most batteries have a date stamped in code somewhere on them). The date showed it was five years old. While batteries can last more than five years, many technicians say you should expect to get anywhere from three to s ... read more
Posted on 9/16/2018
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Auto Clinic Care when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Rockville drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.Your Auto Clinic Care service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for MD drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner. Auto Clinic Care5531 Nicholson LaneRockville, MD 20852301.881.7891http://WWW.autocliniccare.com  
Posted on 5/24/2016
Hello Rockville drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Rockville, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a few years, the alternator has to work harder to supplement the battery charge. Over time, enough of the battery is damaged that it can no longer hold a charge and it needs to be replaced. This also speeds up wear on the alternator.Your Auto Clinic Care service advisor can help you determine the right vehicle replacement battery for the way you drive around Rockville, as well as the MD climate and durability needs.Contact Auto Clinic Care for information on battery replacement.Give us a call. Auto Clinic Care 5531 Nicholson Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301.881.7891 http://WWW.autocliniccare.com ... read more