What Are The Key Factors to Consider When Looking For New Car Batteries?

When it comes to your car, the battery plays an integral role in how long you can travel and how smoothly you can make it there. Once you’ve decided that your current battery needs to be replaced, finding the right car battery can seem like an overwhelming task if you don’t know what to look for. We, battery brand, have broken down all of the key factors you should consider when looking for new car batteries so that choosing the perfect one will be easier than ever before!

Size

What size of battery you require depends on what type of vehicle you have and its storage capacity. You need to know how much power your vehicle can store, either in Amp hours (Ah) or in volts, before deciding which size is right for you. Your car’s owner’s manual will state your vehicles power requirements, but if it doesn’t know your car’s make and model. Most places that sell batteries will also be able to tell you what size will suit your needs best.

Lifetime

There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to car batteries—what types there are, how long they last and what factors affect their life span. First, there are two main types of battery: Starting and Deep Cycle. Depending on your vehicle, you may need both. Check with your mechanic or auto supply store if you’re not sure which type is best for your vehicle.

Energy Capacity

If you live in a cold climate or drive an off-road vehicle, pay attention to a battery’s ampere-hour rating, also known as its reserve capacity. This indicates how long it can supply 12 volts at 25 amps before reaching 0.9 volts per cell. For example, if your battery has 100 amp hours of reserve capacity and six cells, that means it can provide up to 100 amps for 10 hours (or 20 amps for five hours). The higher a battery’s amp-hour rating, the longer it will last under heavy loads.

Brand

There are many brands of car batteries, and not all will work as effectively as others. The best way to identify a quality battery is by brand. A battery brand that has been around for decades likely has a good product. However, new brands do pop up now and then, and they may have an even better quality product than those that have been on the market longer. If you choose a new brand, it’s important to do some research so you can identify a quality product. Tour their battery warehouse and ask questions their policies to gather more information.

Type (Wet Cell/Gel Cell/AGM Etc.)

The three main types of car batteries available today—wet cell, gel cell and AGM (absorbed glass mat)—each have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, wet cell batteries need less maintenance but require regular watering, while gel cells are ideal in high temperatures as they’re designed to absorb more electrolyte than standard batteries.

Cost/Lifetime Cost

The lifetime cost of a car battery can be a confusing subject, but it’s important when comparing different batteries. To simplify things, ask yourself how much you’re willing to spend on Aussie batteries that lasts five years or 10 years. The longer it lasts, generally speaking, the more expensive it will be up front. But some batteries may also require replacement in as little as three years—meaning they don’t last quite as long but cost less overall.

The author is a distributor of car batteries of all makes and models in Sydney. Along with the team of professionals, he provides a range of car battery options. Visit https://batterybrands.com.au/ for more details on their battery warehouse.