At Ultimate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Mountain Home, AR, we know how vital your car's battery is to reliable performance and your peace of mind. You don't want your battery to pass away just when you're heading to work and your car won't start. Even more of a concern is the possibility that your battery might decide to retire when you're out on a highway near Jonesboro and you find yourself stranded. Here's how to prevent that.

How to tell if your battery needs replacing

There are several signals your battery can give you before it breathes its last, so you may get a chance to get a new battery before it's too late. One sign is an engine that starts slowly. That's often the last sign-post on the way to a battery that lets you down at exactly the wrong time.

The "Check engine" light is on

A "Check engine" light can mean a lot of things but one of them is a battery that's starting to fail. Head to our dealership from Heber Springs, and we'll be glad to check the power level in your battery as well as its ability to hold a charge. We can also do regular checks on your battery's condition every time you get an oil change with us. If your battery is nearing the end, we can install a brand-new one.

Connectors that are corroded

Ever notice some ashy white powder building up on your battery cables and around your battery's connecting metal posts? That's corrosion that's probably draining your battery's life. We can clean your battery's cables and connections to avoid shortening your battery's life expectancy.

Old age

Got any idea when you bought your current battery? If you live in a community like Harrison, AR and you got your battery from us at Ultimate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we can look up the date you bought it. Under the right conditions, a battery can last 3-5 years, so if your battery is in that age range, ask us to check on how it's charging.

Schedule your battery service or get a brand-new battery from us

We will be happy to provide any of the battery checks or services we just described, and we can tell you about other ways to give your car's battery a long and healthy life.

If we determine that your battery is nearing its wear-out stage, we have plenty of quality battery choices in a variety of price ranges and warranty options. For the ultimate in peace of mind, make the scenic drive from West Plains, MO to Mountain Home, AR and have your battery checked soon at Ultimate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.