Service
Car battery testing and replacement in Zion
Battery testing, replacement, terminals and charging system checks.
Short answer: Roe Automotive tests and replaces batteries for cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks. We load test the battery, check the alternator and starter, clean or replace corroded terminals and cables, and install the right battery for your vehicle, including AGM batteries for start stop systems. Testing first means you buy a battery only when you need one.
Signs you need car battery replacement
- Slow cranking on cold mornings
- Clicking when you turn the key, or no crank at all
- You needed a jump start recently
- The battery light is on
- White or green corrosion on the terminals
- The battery is four or more years old
What the work includes
- Battery load and health testing
- Battery replacement, including AGM and start stop batteries
- Terminal and cable cleaning or replacement
- Alternator and charging system testing
- Starter testing
- Battery registration on vehicles that require it
- Parasitic draw testing when a battery keeps going dead
How it works at Roe Automotive
- Tell us what is happeningCall (847) 746-7649 or send a request with your vehicle and symptoms.
- Inspection and testingWe confirm the cause before recommending parts.
- Estimate before workYou see what we found and what it costs before any repair starts.
- Repair and road testWe make the repair you approve and check the result.
Why it matters around Zion
Cold snaps off Lake Michigan are when weak batteries finally quit. A battery that started fine in October can fail on the first single digit morning in January. A quick battery test in the fall saves a jump start in the driveway or the parking lot at work.
Questions and answers
How long does a car battery last?
Battery life varies with heat, cold and how the car is driven. We test the battery and charging system and tell you whether it is healthy, weak or failing.
My battery is new but keeps dying. Why?
A new battery that keeps going dead points to a charging problem or a parasitic drain, something drawing power with the car off. We test for both.
My car will not start. What should I do?
Call us at (847) 746-7649 and describe what happens when you turn the key. We will tell you the quickest way to get it running or to the shop.