How Much is a Replacement Car Battery?

If you want to enjoy seamless Westport adventures, you’ll want to schedule regular service appointments. Doing so will ensure that our team can take a look at your vehicle to make sure all of its components are in working order. One of the components we often take a look at is your vehicle’s battery. Your vehicle’s battery is responsible for ensuring that your vehicle can start up and utilize its accessories with ease during Norwalk drives.

However, it may be time for a car battery replacement service if your battery is no longer in working condition or is close to the end of its service life. But, what does a car battery replacement cost? A car battery replacement cost can vary depending on your exact vehicle, but the general rule of thumb is around $75 to $200, or sometimes more. Learn more about your car battery replacement cost today with the service experts from Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield. Here are a few questions we’ll be going over:

• How often to replace a car battery?
• When to replace a car battery?
• How do you maximize your car battery lifespan?
• What is the Mercedes-Benz battery warranty?

How Often to Replace a Car Battery?

We regularly get asked, “How often to replace a car battery?” and the answer typically depends on your vehicle and driving habits around Weston. Generally, a car battery can last around three to five years with some owners reporting their battery lasting for much longer.

We recommend you visit our team for more details on when to replace your car battery. With that being said, there are some warning signs you can pay attention to on your drives that may indicate when to replace your car battery. A few of these warning signs can include:

• Leaking battery fluid
• Corrosion on battery terminals
• Slow vehicle starts
• Swelling battery case
• Illuminated check engine light
• Dimming lights
• Unusual electrical malfunctions

How Do You Maximize Your Battery Lifespan?

Now that you know when to replace your car battery, there are actually several things you can do to try and maximize your battery lifespan. Of course, some batteries will eventually wear down over time but following these recommendations may help you get the most out of your battery:

• Avoid short trips
• Ensure the battery is securely fastened
• Try not to use your vehicle’s accessories when the engine is off
• Regularly clean your battery terminals
• Avoid extreme temperatures
• Periodically start your vehicle when you aren’t regularly driving it

Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Battery Limited Warranty

Your Mercedes-Benz is engineered to provide you with peace of mind on your travels. In fact, it offers a comprehensive warranty for your battery so you may qualify for a replacement if it falls within your warranty conditions. Here’s the general warranty coverage timeframe for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle battery:

• Original Factory-Installed Vehicle Battery Warranty: 48 months/50,000 miles (whichever comes first)
• OEM Replacement Battery: Remainder of limited warranty for original installed battery (if installed while the vehicle is under the terms of the Limited Warranty) or 24 months/unlimited miles (if the battery is purchased at total customer expense)

Get a Car Battery Replacement Service at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield

When you need a car battery replacement service, you can turn to our experts in Fairfield. Let us know online when you plan on stopping by!