Car Battery FAQ

Changing a car battery is different for every vehicle. A few things you will need is anti-corrosive spray, hold-down clamps, and a new (preferable manufacturer) battery. Changing a car battery can be stressful, difficult, or time consuming. We recommend you utilize our service center to make sure the job correctly.

The most common sign a battery is bad: the slow engine crank. Slow engine crank could be other factors, so it's good to know other signs of a dying battery. Usually the check-engine light will show, you might have an unresponsive dashboard, or even the windshield wipers won't work. We recommend to have the car inspected by a certified technician.

On most cars, the battery is located in the front of the car, in the engine bay. Some luxury cars will have the battery in the trunk, or underneath a seat. Every car is different and while some manufacturers might place the battery in similar locations throughout there models, it is best practice to read your owner's manual or utilize a certified technician.

Often when looking for DIY car battery fixes and replacements you'll come across "battery terminal". Battery terminals are the contacts that conduct electricity. These contacts connect the battery to the vehicle. Terminals have a wide variety of different designs, sizes, and features that can be hard to locate.