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Caring for Your Battery at Mac Haik Ford

Properly caring for and maintaining the battery in your Ford is essential for keeping your vehicle safe and functional. Whether it’s getting it checked or getting it replaced, our dealership can provide the Ford service you need to keep your battery healthy. In the meantime, we’ll run you through some of the most effective ways to keep your battery in mint condition. 

Battery Tricks of the Trade 

Whether you’ve just purchased one of our new Ford vehicles or have one that’s got some years on it, there are simple ways to keep your car battery in shape.

Shielding it from Extreme Weather: Your battery can become ineffective more quickly if it’s exposed in really hot or cold climates for too long. The best way to mitigate this is by keeping it in a climate-controlled area - like a garage - whenever you’re not using it.

Regularly Using the Car: It may sound counterintuitive, but a car battery can drain more quickly if not used enough. Make sure to start the engine and drive your car for a bit every three days or so if you’re not already using it daily. 

Replacing Your Battery: Wear and tear on the battery is inevitable with repeated use, but that doesn’t mean your car is done for. We recommend replacing your car battery every four years to keep it running like new. You can even shop Ford parts right through our dealership to make the process even easier. However, don’t wait too long when replacing the battery or it could become hazardous. 

Maintaining Your Ford 

The best sign for when you need to bring in your Ford to check up on the battery is when the battery indicator light comes on in the dashboard. Even if you’re not entirely certain what service is needed, our specialty-trained mechanics will help get to the bottom of it. Make sure to also ask about our Ford service specials so that you can save on the maintenance you need the most often. We’re committed to making sure your car is as powerful as the day you drove it off the lot. 

Visit us here at Mac Haik Ford with any lingering questions you may have about battery service or Ford maintenance in general. We want nothing more than to make you feel safe and empowered when you’re behind the wheel of your Ford. 


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