Knowing when to replace your Toyota battery is important to make sure your car starts when you need it to. An old battery can make it harder to start your car, and it can also cause problems for your vehicle’s sensitive electrical systems. A dying battery can, of course, also leave you stranded.
Modern maintenance-free batteries last about three to five years before they begin to fail, and it’s important to change them before they leave you on the side of the road, which is never ideal and can be quite unsafe.
Our Toyota maintenance experts can test your battery to make sure it’s working correctly, and tell you when it’s time to replace it.
Signs You Need a Toyota Battery Replacement
You might need a replacement battery if your car has suddenly become much harder to start. Starting a car is hard on batteries because the electric starter motor draws a lot of current, and older batteries aren’t as strong meaning they struggle to get the car up and running in an efficient manner.
Other signs of an ageing battery include:
- Headlights becoming less bright
- Lights flickering
- The Battery light illuminates on your instrument panel
- The “check-engine light” turns on
- Unusual electric problems
If your Toyota car, whether truck or SUV is fitted with a volt meter, you might see a drop in voltage from the normal range—usually in the center of the dial.
Test Your Battery
The best way to find out if your battery needs to be replaced is to visit a certified Toyota service center near you.
At Toyota of Bristol, our expert technicians are specially trained to take care of your Toyota vehicle. That includes Toyota battery services like testing and replacement. Our well-equipped Toyota service center has tools to test and analyze the condition of your battery and charging system to tell you whether it is or isn’t time for a Toyota battery replacement.
We stock genuine OEM Toyota parts and batteries so you know you’ll get the right size, strength, and type of battery for your Toyota.
Visit Toyota of Bristol for Your Toyota Battery Service
At Toyota of Bristol we’re proud to service Toyota drivers from Bristol to Kingsport and Johnson City, TN, right through to Abingdon, VA. Check out our website and take advantage of our parts and servicing specials to save money on your Toyota battery services.
Our service center is open from 7:30AM to 6:30PM, Monday to Friday, and 8AM to 5PM Saturdays for all your Toyota maintenance needs. Simply schedule a service online to book your Toyota battery replacement.
We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.
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