Battery awareness advice from duck2water, the cheap car insurance providers
Many people buy second hand cars in the hope that it will help them secure cheap car insurance, but what seemed like a 'good runner' in July, may turn into a 'no-goer' when the weather turns colder in November.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists provide detailed car battery care information at their website, and here at duck2water we offer you selected important points for car battery use and care.
Battery Choice
Modern car batteries typically last for five to seven years, but when you buy a second hand car, it's usually impossible to guess how old the battery is or when it is likely to fail. It's probably best to replace batteries every five years or you may have to call upon your cheap car insurance breakdown cover package to get to work on a cold and rainy morning in February.
Batteries come in specific voltages, current ratings and sizes. Many large retailers, such as Halfords, have online selectors where you enter the make and model of your car and it will return appropriate batteries of differing prices. Generally, higher capacities and longer warranties are accompanied by higher prices, but they are usually worth paying for, particularly for diesel engines where cold-start current demand is higher than for a petrol engine equivalent.
Battery Care
Car batteries suffer if heavily discharged; damaging the cells as well as failing to start the car. So, if the charge warning light comes on, or if the battery seems very sluggish on starting, get the system checked as soon as possible.
Battery Safety
Car batteries are dangerous pieces of kit; they can corrode, burn, explode, poison, cause lifting injuries and can damage your vehicle if not properly maintained. What's more, if you mishandle or misuse your car battery it is unlikely that your car insurance will cover any personal injury or damage caused, so if you are in any doubt about tackling a problem with your car battery, leave it to a professional. And always dispose of old batteries at an approved battery disposal site.
Cheap car insurance from duck2water
All duck2water motor cover policies come with free breakdown cover, so if the battery in your second hand car fails unexpectedly, a mechanic will come out to try to get your engine running again.
At duck2water we believe that we should do all we can to get you the best cheap car insurance deal that we can, that's why we are a dedicated online insurance company and we keep our overheads as low as possible.
Our online quote form is simple to use, fast, safe and secure, or, if you prefer, you can get the same great deals by calling our free quoteline on 0333 123 1308.
Contact duck2water now and see whether we can beat you renewal quote with a cheap car insurance deal that will make you smile.