According to AAA, dead batteries are a top reason for roadside assistance calls. With just a little knowledge and preventive maintenance, you can avoid having one.
VIP’s Certified Automotive Professionals are car and truck battery replacement experts. They will check your battery charge for FREE and let you know how much more life you can expect from it before it needs replacing. And, if you do need a new battery, they can typically get you back on the road in 10 minutes.
A typical battery lasts about five years. Signs that it is going to give you trouble include:
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At VIP we understand what your car means to you. All of our employees, from our customer service representatives to our world-class ASE-certified master technicians believe in getting the job done right. We walk you through the work to be done before we begin, including live-feed reviews of your vehicle and copies of your multipoint inspection sent straight to your phone.
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The most common signs your battery needs replacing are slow or sluggish engine cranking, an illuminated battery warning light, dimming headlights, and a battery that’s over five years old. At VIP we test your battery every time you come in for service, so you’re never caught off guard. Stop in and we’ll tell you exactly where your battery stands.
Car battery replacement costs vary by vehicle and battery type. Purchase your battery through VIP and we’ll install it at no charge.
Replacing your own battery is one of the more straightforward automative jobs. That said, a few things can complicate the process. Some newer vehicles require a battery registration and computer reset after a swap, terminals may need to be cleaned of corrosion, and an incorrect installation can cause anything from blown fuses to alternator damage. If any of that gives you pause, stop into any VIP location and our Certified Automotive Professionals will handle it all for you.
The battery you need depends on your vehicle’s year, make, model, and sometimes even trim level. Stop into any VIP location, reach out via live chat, or give us a call and our Certified Automotive Professionals will find the right battery for your vehicle.
If your car battery keeps dying and you haven’t recently left the lights or radio on, there’s likely a more significant problem. It could be the battery itself, but it could also be a bad alternator, parasitic drain, or hot and cold weather sapping your battery’s strength. The only way to know for sure is via diagnostic testing.
All-Season tires are versatile and suitable for warm and cool climates, but not recommended for extreme hot or cold weather conditions because of specific rubber components.
Like their name suggests, all-weather tires are versatile and can perform well in a variety of weather conditions and can be severe snow-rated.
With bigger treads than traditional all-season tires, all-terrain tires allow for both on and off-roading capabilities.
Winter tires are manufactured to perform well in snow, ice, sleet and other cold weather conditions. Winter tires are typically soft, with an intricate grooved tread pattern — made for holding compacted snow and creating traction — and are severe snow-rated.
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