🔋 Is Your Car Battery Failing? Common Signs and What to Do

🔋 Is Your Car Battery Failing? Common Signs and What to Do

By Andrews Car Centre – Battery Testing & Replacement in Lincoln

It’s a cold morning, you're in a rush, and your car just clicks instead of starting. Sound familiar?

A flat or failing battery is one of the most common reasons for car breakdowns — and it's often preventable.

At Andrews Car Centre in Lincoln, we replace car batteries daily, especially in colder months. Here's how to spot the signs of a bad battery, what causes premature failure, and how we can help you avoid getting stuck.

⚠️ 5 Warning Signs Your Car Battery Is Failing

1. Slow engine cranking

   If the engine sounds sluggish when starting, your battery could be struggling.

2. Clicking sound when you turn the key

   A clear sign the battery doesn’t have enough charge to crank the engine.

3. Dashboard warning light

   The battery/charging light might come on — don’t ignore it.

4. Electrical faults

   Dimming headlights, sluggish wipers, or slow electric windows? Could be low voltage.

5. It’s over 3–5 years old

   Most batteries in the UK last 4–5 years, less if the car does short journeys or sits unused.

🧊 Why Batteries Often Die in Winter

Cold weather thickens oil and reduces a battery’s efficiency — making it work harder. Combined with heaters, blowers, and lights running constantly, your battery drains faster than usual.

Many drivers first discover a weak battery on a frosty morning when it’s already too late.

🧪 What We Do at Andrews Car Centre

We offer:
✅ Free battery health checks while you wait
✅ Fast battery replacement with warranty
✅ OE-quality batteries for all vehicle types
✅ Fitting for stop-start, AGM, EFB, and EV auxiliary batteries

We stock and fit batteries for:

• Petrol & diesel cars

• Start-stop vehicles

• Vans & light commercial

• Hybrid and electric vehicle 12V systems

📍 Book a Battery Test in Lincoln Today

If your car’s turning over slowly or showing any of the signs above — don’t wait until it lets you down.

👉 Call Andrews Car Centre now, book online, or visit our garage on Dixon Street, Lincoln.

✅ Trusted local garage
✅ Fast turnaround
✅ No pushy sales – just honest advice

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