Plan Ahead: Vehicle Battery Issues

We rely daily on our vehicles to get us on the road, regardless of frigid arctic blasts and scorching summer heat. What if the next time you turn the ignition, your battery fails? It’s a big problem, but it’s possible a little pre-planning could have prevented this headache.

Below are our recommendations for maintaining your Land Rover battery:

1. Regularly schedule service for your Land Rover
Let us keep track of your battery’s life cycle. Click here to schedule your next service with Land Rover of Naperville. Our Service technicians give your vehicle a multi-point inspection and recommend any further repairs that might be needed.

2. Digital Multimeter
Obtain a Digital Multimeter. Like most things, these can be found on Amazon and generally have a price range of $10-$90. Put on goggles and rubber gloves before working on the battery. Connect the positive side of the multimeter to the positive terminal on the battery. Then, connect the negative side of the multimeter to the negative terminal on the battery. Check the reading on the multimeter.

If the reading is less than 12.0 volts and the battery won’t hold a charge, you probably need a new battery. Another issue may be the battery’s age. Those that are over five years old start to deteriorate. When you need a new battery, stop by the Land Rover of Naperville service department. Our team will make sure to recommend the right battery for your vehicle.