🔋 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
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Slow engine cranking
If the engine sounds sluggish when starting, your battery could be struggling.
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Clicking sound when you turn the key
A clear sign the battery doesn’t have enough charge to crank the engine.
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Dashboard warning light
The battery/charging light might come on — don’t ignore it.
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Electrical faults
Dimming headlights, sluggish wipers, or slow electric windows? Could be low voltage.
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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:
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Petrol & diesel cars
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Start-stop vehicles
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Vans & light commercial
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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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