Auto and Truck Batteries Doylestown PA

As vehicles’ electrical systems become more complex, it is critical for the battery and related electrical components to operate flawlessly. Our battery installation service is performed by professional technicians who are trained on how to service complex starting and charging systems.

We provide the complete assurance that our professional battery installation remains trouble-free season after season.

The heart of your car’s get up and go is the battery. Without a healthy battery, supported by healthy electrical systems, your car isn’t going anywhere. Your car battery is one of the most important components for your vehicle to run. A car battery supplies large amounts of electrical current for the starter, engine and other electronic accessories in the vehicle. The auto battery also recharges and stores energy from the car’s alternator. Get your car battery service done at Smiths Auto & Truck Service, and we will make sure you have a healthy car battery.

Together with the engine and the alternator, the car battery is one of the vital components of a car’s health. Car battery check-ups are a must-do for your vehicle. The car’s health depends on them, and at Smiths Auto & Truck Service, our expert technicians are able to perform a thorough evaluation of an automotive battery and electrical system. Regular checkups for your car or truck will ensure it to be around for the long haul. A strong and healthy auto battery is what every car owner wants.

A vehicle battery has several important functions, some of which are:

  • Providing power to the starter motor, ignition system, fuel system and other electrical devices during engine starting
  • Providing power to the electronic components as required when the vehicle is off (e.g., digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms, vehicle computers, etc)

  • Storing energy

Battery Diagnostic

The service includes testing of vehicle starting and charging system components:

  • Using test equipment to check cranking amp capacity of the battery

  • Testing the electrical draw of the starter

  • Testing the electrical output of the alternator

Battery Replacement

The service includes:

  • Visually inspecting the battery

  • Using test equipment to check cranking amp1 capacity of the battery

  • Connecting an external electrical power source to the system when necessary, to prevent loss of electric memory in digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms and other systems

  • Removing the old battery and replacing with a new one

Battery Terminal Cleaning

The service includes:

  • Visually inspecting the battery cable terminals

  • Connecting an external electrical power source to the system when necessary to prevent the loss of electric memory in digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms and other systems

  • Removing the battery cable terminals from battery

  • Cleaning the battery posts and cable terminals

  • Reconnecting the battery cable terminals to battery

  • Coating of battery posts and cable terminals with a protective spray

Battery Terminal Replacement

The service includes:

  • Visual inspection of battery cable terminals

  • Connecting an external electrical power source to the system when necessary to prevent the loss of electric memory in digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms and other systems

  • Removing the battery cable terminal(s) from the battery

  • Cleaning the battery post(s)

  • Replacing battery terminal(s)

  • Reconnecting the battery cable terminal(s) to the battery

  • Coating the battery post(s) and cable terminal(s) with a protective spray

Light Bulb Inspection and Replacement

Why is it important?
Your exterior lights, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, backup lights and marker lights are essential parts of your vehicle’s safety equipment. They are the main ways that you see the road and are seen by other drivers.

What is the service?
Checking and testing all of your exterior lights. At your request, any malfunctioning bulbs can be replaced.

Make a Battery Appointment

Contact us today to make a battery appointment. You can count on our repair shop for an honest and reliable diagnosis of problems and quality repair.

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