Car battery failures are the bane of any car owner, and they always happen at the most inconvenient of times—such as when rushing off to the next work site, or when picking up the kids after work. That is why you need to have contact number of car battery suppliers in Malaysia to ease your burden!

Battery replacements are unavoidable and should be carried out every three to five years. Yet, the sheer variety of car batteries in the market makes choosing one a daunting task, as not all batteries are equal. 

Figuring out how to choose the right battery for your car can seem complicated, but once you know what to look out for, it’s easy. There are so many car batteries on the market, and not all are created equal. Getting the most out of your car battery requires some care and maintenance, but it’s worth it for the longevity of your investment.

Here are 6 tips which will help you decide on the right one for your are!

How to choose the right car battery:

a)  Battery size

Car batteries are divided into group sizes which indicate the length, width, and height of the battery. You can find out the battery size required by checking the owner’s manual or consulting with your mechanic and then making a comparison between car batteries. The right battery size is the one that fits perfectly in the battery tray securing the battery and preventing damage arising from vibrations.

b) Battery freshness

Battery freshness is indicated by a code on the battery which consists of a letter and number. The letter stands for the month whereas the number stands for the year of manufacture e.g. B/4 stands for February 2014. You should never buy a battery which is older than six months from the date of manufacture.

c) Reserve capacity

This refers to the amount of time that the battery can run on its own power without the engine and before discharge. Having a high reserve capacity helps the car through tough situations such as a non-compliant engine, alternator failure and accidentally leaving lights on.

d) Maintenance

There are two scenarios here: the low maintenance and the maintenance-free type. The maintenance-free car battery is usually sealed and the liquid electrolyte can run throughout the battery life with no need for replacement. Low maintenance batteries are unsealed with caps that allow you to add distilled water occasionally.

Here’s some easy things you can do to maintain the health and life of your battery:

• Turn off your vehicle (and your lights!) - it sounds simple, but whenever your car doesn’t need to be running, turn it off to preserve your battery.
• Keep your battery cool - where possible park in the shade so your battery is not exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Top up fluids - keep the fluids in your vehicle filled. This will ensure there’s no extra strain on the battery.
• One hour drive a week - your battery needs to be used regularly to keep it functioning smoothly. A one-hour drive a week is all it takes!
• Keep the terminals clean - keeping the terminals of your battery clean avoids any corrosion building up, which impacts the performance and life of the battery.

e) Warranties

It is advisable to consider warranties and choose a battery with a long period of free replacement. Warranty periods are measured by a figure combining the free replacement period and the prorated period. The prorated period allows for partial reimbursement of the purchase sum of the battery for a limited time.

f) Type and position of terminals

The position of the positive terminal affects the polarity of the car and there is a risk of shorting if the positive terminal contacts with the metal shell of the car. It is therefore very crucial to check what side the positive terminal is located whether right or left depending on the type of car.



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