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Everyone owning / driving a vehicle / car should have basic knowledge regarding your car’s battery and electrical systems. In fact battery is your vehicle’s heart and soul. One of the worst experiences is to be suddenly stranded on the road due to a dead battery, thus delaying your family or professional commitments. The fact that most of the sudden vehicle breakdowns worldwide are due to battery problems make it even more important for all vehicle owners to know battery basics.
Unfortunately, most car owners do not realize the importance of their car batteries until they fail or break down. If you can understand the basics, you will surely have fewer battery problems and may also benefit from increased battery performance, reliability and life-span.
A battery is a device for storing electrical energy in chemical form. The electricity is then released as and when required in a controlled manner.
Most car batteries are lead-acid batteries, also known as SLI (staring-lighting-ignition) batteries. They have positive and negative electrodes made of lead compounds in a dilute sulphuric acid electrolyte.
This electrical power is used by the vehicle’s ignition system for cranking the engine. When you turn the key to start your car, the battery supplies power to the starter motor, which turns the engine over. The vehicle’s battery may also power the lights and other electrical accessories. The battery power used during the starting up process is then replaced by the alternator, which supplies the bulk of electrical current to your car’s electrical systems, keeping your battery fully charged. In case the alternator belt fails, the battery might also need to power the vehicle’s entire electrical system for a short period of time.
The battery strength or cranking amperage is generally affected by engine size, fuel type, the amount of work it does and the conditions in which it has to work. The growth of in-car technology such as air conditioning, digital entertainment systems, satellite navigation systems and other electronic gadgetry demand much more power and reliability from car’s battery. All of these increase the demand on your car’s battery and charging system can lead to premature battery failure. Consequently, more frequent checks are recommended so that your car battery maintains its optimum working level and prevent premature battery failure, which can avoid a vehicle breakdown
Every car has an alternator, which is used to charge the car battery while the engine is running. The higher the engine RPM is, the faster the battery will charge, so travelling on the expressway will charge your battery faster than driving in stop-start city traffic.
A healthy car battery should read no lower than 12.6V when the car is not running (battery is resting) and is measured with a multimeter. This figure can rise to between 13.8V – 14.4V when the car is running. If the reading on a resting battery shows as lower than 12.6V it would suggest that it is partly depleted and if the reading shows below 12V it is considered to be completely discharged. If your battery is depleted or discharged, then it should be charged as soon as possible and re-tested – if the problems persist then it may be time to replace the battery
JIS stands for Japanese Industrial Standard. JIS batteries are commonly used for most Japanese & Korean vehicles.
DIN stands for Deutsches Institutfür Normung (it is a German Industrial Standard). DIN batteries are mainly used in German, European, American and selected Korean makes.
A Maintenance-Free (MF) are a new generation of car batteries designed using the latest improvements in battery technology which doesn’t require periodic maintenance of the batteries during its lifetime. Most of the Indian car and bike batteries are now MF.
Conventional Maintenance Type Batteries: The earlier battery technology regularly required to top these up with distilled water. Hence these batteries required constant checking and maintenance by the car owners. These types of batteries are still in use for many commercial vehicles and inverter applications.
AH stands for Ampere-Hour. It provides a measurement of battery capacity and is an indication of how much energy can be stored by the battery. Typically, the higher the AH value, the more powerful and expensive the battery.
However, this does not mean that the highest AH battery is the ‘best’. This is because every car brand and make has its own battery requirements. Using a battery of lower-than-recommended AH values, will result in the battery being ‘under powered’, and significantly shorten the life-span of the battery.
CCA stands for Cold Cranking Amperes is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery’s ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. It is a measurement of the number of amperes which a new 12Volt battery can deliver at 0°F for 30 seconds and not drop below 7.2 volts (unusable). CCA is one of the latest battery power measurement parameter. When you start your car, the battery needs to supply enough power to the starter-motor and ensure the engine start. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery. If your battery has insufficient CCA, your car won’t start.
RC stands for Reserve Capacity. RC is a battery rating, defining a battery’s ability to power a vehicle with an inoperative alternator or fan belt (failure of battery charging system). The rating is the number of minutes a battery at 80 degrees F can be discharged at 25 amps and maintain a voltage of 10.5 volts for a 12-volt battery. The higher the reserve rating, the longer your vehicle can operate should your alternator or fan belt fail.
There are some general signs which indicate you that the battery of your car is getting old. This is the moment you will know that you need to buy a replacement. Those signs are:
• You will start facing a lot of problems whenever you are trying to start/ignite/crank the engine of your car.
• The headlights of your car will start to look dim or dull whenever your car is at idle and then it starts to brighten when you rev the car’s engine. Horn may not sound normal.
• The different electrical devices that are in the car will stop functioning properly.
• The car cabin will stop cooling properly causing heating issues.
• Your Battery Is Older and Triggers a Dashboard battery Light indicating a battery problem.
• Your Battery Struggles to Combat Seasonal Challenges especially during winters or colder climate.
• Your Car Has Been Sitting idle For Too Long. Contrary to the popular belief batteries die early if the vehicle is being sparingly used.
There are reasons beyond a dead battery that may result in your car not cranking or giving regular starting trouble. In most such cases you may not require to replace the battery and only get the underlying problem fixed. Some of these issues are:
• Alternator Issues: Your car’s alternator is responsible for recharging your battery while you drive. You could have a faulty alternator issue which could be undercharging or overcharging or simply not functioning. Moreover a faulty alternator can also damage your battery if not repaired in time.
• Drained / Discharged Battery: Are you keeping your battery protected? Leaving lights on or chargers plugged in could be discharging your car battery. A discharged battery will not be able to crank / start your vehicle.
• Starter Problems: The car’s starter is responsible for starting your vehicle. If there is an issue with your starter, your vehicle will not crank up, even with a full battery.
Every car brand and model has its own specific battery requirements. Car batteries differ in multiple ways to work with different vehicle’s specifications, and they are generally year, make, model-specific. These can range from the physical dimensions of the car battery compartment tray to the recommended AH/CCA values for the car brand and model. You can find out this information by inspecting your original car battery, vehicle model wise battery application chart or your owner’s manual. Our digital Search engine make the selection process accurate and provides you with choices across variants and top brands.
This is what you should consider when buying a battery?
SIZE: What are the dimensions of your original battery. The replacement battery should be of same or similar dimensions.
POWER: What are the AH and CCA Cold Cranking Amps required to power your vehicle. Your replacement battery should have similar or better power specifications. You should never opt for lower powered batteries compared to the original specifications as they may cost less but lead to problems and shortened life span.
MAINTENANCE PROFILE OF THE BATTERY: There are two types of batteries available in the Indian market, the Maintenance Free (MF) and the Maintenance batteries. You need to regularly keep checking the fluid levels in the battery and keep adding distilled water regularly to your battery. MF range as the name suggests require no maintenance whatsoever in the life span of the batteries. Most top brands offer MF range in the passenger car and bike segment and customers should opt for these for a complete peace of mind even if they cost a bit more.
WARRANTY: All Automotive and other batteries and products are backed by different warranty packages. Choose one that is right for your vehicle’s needs. Usually higher the warranty, higher is the cost of the battery.
WARRANTY TYPES (Replacement and Pro-Rata warranty): Most of the batteries available in India have a combination of Free Replacement and Pro-Rata warranty. In the Free period the customer will get a new battery free of cost in case the battery is faulty due to manufacturing defect, the original date of sale shall continue for the residual guarantee period. However in case the battery turns faulty in the pro-rata period the customer will get a new battery at a percentage discount (ranging from 50% to 15%) depending upon the month of failure from the date of purchase, In case of Pro-rata warranty customer will get fresh warranty as if he has purchased a new battery on that date.
Over the years, the energy requirements have increased. Most vehicles now come equipped with entertainment systems, lighting, clocks, computer systems, alarm systems and more. The battery life depends on various factors which mainly include engine refinement, vehicle usage, number of cranks per day, regular maintenance of vehicle, road quality, etc. The normal life span of the new age batteries ranges from 18 months to 60 months, in exceptional cases the batteries have performed for almost a decade before dying. Periodic maintenance and regular testing can help to increase your car battery service life.
Your vehicle owner’s handbook will tell you the location of your car battery and the checks you can perform. Your car battery is usually situated under the bonnet of your car. However, there are some vehicle manufacturers that put the battery under the rear passenger seat or in the boot of the car; generally these positions are more common on large executive vehicle models. Vehicles like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, etc. can sometimes have two batteries, generally where the engine size is large.
You must be very careful when handling a car battery, as they are heavy and contain sulphuric acid, which is highly corrosive and must not come in contact with your skin or eyes.
The majority of car batteries today are maintenance free and carry a charge indicator (also known as the magic eye) so there are generally no physical checks you can perform yourself, except to make sure that the terminal connections are tight and free of debris. Make sure the terminal connections are kept clean to avoid a build-up or dirt and grease. You may want to coat the terminal connectors with petroleum jelly to help prevent the build-up of corrosive material.
Remember to take extra care when tightening the terminal connections. Over tightening can result in damage to the battery casing or lead posts and ultimately, premature battery failure. Beware of crossing or connecting the positive and negative terminals as this can result in an electric shock, irreversible damage to the battery cells and, in extreme cases, an explosion.
Our simple and smart digital search provides you with appropriate battery model for your vehicle after you have entered the basic information. It also provides you with all the variants available across top most brands along with data for the battery, pricing, discounts, warranty structure etc. It makes your decision making process simple as per your choice and needs. You can further refine this search based on different variables to have complete ease of buying process.
The moment you place your order you will receive a call from our service manager. The manager will be making this call to confirm and verify the order, shipping details, and customer availability. After the confirmation call is over, you will receive an e-mail with product summary and estimated delivery time, thus, confirming the order. The e-mail will also contain the order ID so that you can refer it.
The prices of the batteries and the inverters that are mentioned on the website are fixed and it includes everything including GST and any other levies. They do not contain any kind of hidden costs, service charges. You will pay the exact amount you see on the website. We will also have an option for providing a business invoice for you to claim the GST input in case you require. This results in big savings as the current GST on most batteries is 28%. Most of the smaller battery suppliers are unable to provide you with a GST invoice.
Once you place an order for the battery and confirm the details of the order, We will usually deliver the battery within 2-4 hours after based on your preferred time slot. This delivery and installation is done on a priority basis and in rare circumstances can delayed due to traffic congestion, bad weather, political disruption, or unavailability of the product. Normally We orders confirmed before 6.00 PM are delivered and installed the same day.
Even after you have ordered the battery, we will install the battery only after checking your existing battery. Your battery will be checked by our trained technician using the latest testing equipment and will be replaced only if it is a faulty or weak battery. The batteries you will be receiving will be completely charged. They will be ready to use the moment they are installed. You will be provided a proper GST invoice along with original product warranty card. Moreover our service manager and our installation team will explain you the warranty terms in detail for complete peace of mind. The entire ordering, delivery and installation will be done by trained technicians in the most professional manner.
The complete delivery and installation process is free and is covered in the cost of the battery. However if the order cannot be completed after our technician has arrived due to reasons like your current battery being found to be ok in that case service charges of Rs. 250/= will be applicable.
COD (Cash on delivery), Net banking, IMPS, UPI, Gpay, are some of the options available for making the payments.
Similar to most products, the battery manufacturer is the one who will take care of the after sales service. If you have bought a battery from us and if it faces some kind of issue in its warranty period, then the right thing for you to do is contacting the battery manufacturer. For example, if your Exide / Amaron battery that is under warranty needs to be checked, you have to contact the Exide / Amaron Service Centre respectively. However, our service teams are always available to provide any assistance or guidance you might require in this regard.