What to do if you have a flat battery by Rob @ Mobile Mechanics Stafford TRT
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Discovering that you have a flat car battery is perhaps one of the most frustrating experiences in life, as it never comes at a convenient time. Find out what you can do if your car battery is dead with this quick guide.
You can suffer a dead car battery for a whole host of reasons, including cold weather, frequent short journeys, excessive strain and battery age. This is why flat car batteries are the number one reason for call-outs to Mobile Mechanics Stafford.
But before calling anyone out, read this guide: you may be able to solve the problem your self
Flat Battery -What Can You Do? A common reason for a dead car battery is that it's been drained by the lights being left on, without the engine running. If your battery hasn't completely discharged, you may be able to charge it using a car battery charger that plugs into the mains. We sell a range of these, so keep one in your garage and you'll always be prepared for when a flat battery strikes! However, if your battery has totally run out, it's likely that simply charging it won't work. Your next option is to try a jump start. You'll need a set of Jump Leads and a 'donor' car to do this - but first, see our how to jump start a car guide for some essential safety advice. If you don't have a second car, you can use a power pack to jump start a battery, making it a good idea to keep a power pack in the boot.
If jump starting or recharging doesn't get your car going, you may have a more serious problem. you can call Rob @ T R T Stafford who can check your battery FREE OF CHARGE and determine whether the issue is simply a flat car battery, or whether it could be something else, such as a fault with the alternator. Bear in mind that even if you manage to recharge or jump start your battery, its life may have been significantly shortened after a discharge - you may want to replace it at some point for a new one
All the best and drive safely
How to Jump Start a Car
By Rob TRT Mobile Mechanics Stafford
If your battery has died, you may be able to use jump leads from A good neighbours vehicle. If you can safely use jump leads on your vehicle, As long as you hook up the cables properly,To safely jump a start, follow these steps:Take out your jumper cables.It’s a good idea to buy a set of jumper cables and keep them in the boot. If you don’t have jump leads, you have to find a good Samaritan who not only is willing to assist you but who has jumper cables as well.
Place both vehicles in Park or Neutral and shut off the ignition in both cars.
Engage both parking brakes as well.
Attach one of the red clips to the positive terminal of your battery. It has “POS” or “+” on it, or it’s bigger than the negative terminal.
Attach the other red clip to the positive terminal of the other car.
Attach one of the black clips to the negative terminal on the other battery.
Attach the last black clip to an unpainted metal surface on your car that isn’t near the battery.
Use one of the metal struts that holds the hood open.The cables should look like this.
Make sure to connect jumper cables in the proper order.
Start the working vehicle and let the engine run for a few minutes.
Try to start your vehicle.If it won’t start, make sure that the cables are properly connected and have the good Samaritan run his or her engine for five minutes.
Then try to start your car again. If it still won’t start, your battery may be beyond help.
If the jump works and your car starts, don’t shut off your engine! Drive around for at least 15 minutes to recharge your battery. If the car won’t start the next time you use it, the battery isn’t holding a charge and needs to be diagnosed.
Time to call Mobile Mechanics Stafford Mobile 07 434 834 128 and ask for Rob
Rob @ Mobile Mechanics Stafford TRT
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