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› Service › Tips for buying a battery |
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| Tips for buying a battery |
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| Check the following when you buy a new battery |
- Ensure your current battery is failed. Sometimes your vehicles electrical system could have a problem. Hence ensure the right reason for the problem
- Refer Battery group size recommended by your manufacturer in the vehicle manual. Battery group size indicates the battery size that will best fit the physical dimensions of your vehicle. Many vehicles can accommodate more than one group size
- Before fitting the new battery, insist on checking the electrical system of your vehicle
- Check the cranking voltage which should be more than 9.8Volts across the battery terminal
- Check the alternator charging voltage which should be between 13.8V - 14.5V across the battery terminal
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| Look for a hassle free warranty |
- Is the warranty nationwide so you can obtain service wherever you are?
- Check for how long is the free replacement period? This will help you to avoid any surprises while asking for free replacement.
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| Consider value as well as price |
| You might want to get professional advice for which you can walk into your nearest Powerzone Retail stores. The Powerzone team would be privileged to offer you assistance and also render you hassle free installation and service. Always remember when you buy a Powerzone product you not only get price but most importantly value. |
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| Check your battery on regular interval |
| Before you take a long trip, or when you're having your car serviced, have your battery tested. Monitor your battery on a regular basis which will help you to make a purchase decision before you are stuck with a dead battery. It could save you a lot of time and money down the road. |
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| Always insist on the right battery model for your application. Ask for the product selection chart, check the model of battery that is specified for your vehicle/application and then buy the product. |
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