A car that is slow to start or will not start is not always a bad battery, but a battery is the first thing to look at. C & C Auto can help you choose a replacement battery and install it.
Common reasons to call
- The engine cranks slowly or clicks without starting
- Headlights or dash lights dim when you start the car
- The car needed a jump start and may need another
- A battery that is several years old and starting to struggle
- Corrosion around the battery terminals
What we do
- Helping you choose a replacement battery for your vehicle
- Installing the replacement battery
Starter and alternator repair are not listed on this site. If you suspect one of those, describe the symptoms when you call and ask what the shop can do.
A weak battery, or something else?
A slow start is not always the battery. The charging system and the starter can look the same from the driver’s seat. The service we list is helping you choose a replacement battery and installing it.
Battery testing is not listed on this site, so ask whether the battery can be checked when you call. If the car dies again soon after a jump or a new battery, tell us, so a charging or starting problem is not overlooked.
What to tell us when you call
You do not need to know what is wrong. Whatever you can share from this list helps us understand what to look at.
- Year, make and model of the vehicle
- How it starts: cranks slowly, clicks, does nothing, or only starts with a jump
- Whether the headlights or dash lights dim when you try to start it
- The age of the battery, if you know it
- Whether the car has died while driving or soon after a jump
- Corrosion you can see around the battery terminals
How a visit works
- Call (325) 646-6206 and describe what is happening. There is no online booking or form.
- We will help you pick a battery that fits your vehicle and set a time to install it.
- Prices and completion times are not listed online. Ask about both when you call, before you decide on any work.
How the battery fits into starting and charging
The battery supplies the power the electrical system needs when the engine is off and when you start the car. Once the engine runs, a belt-driven alternator powers the electrical system and recharges the battery.
Because the battery, alternator and starter work together, a weak battery and a failing charging or starting part can look alike. That is why the details you give on the phone help.
What affects battery life
Heat and frequent short trips are hard on a battery, and corrosion at the terminals can make a battery look worse than it is.
The right battery depends on the vehicle, and your owner’s manual lists what yours needs. There is no age at which every battery should be replaced.
Car Battery Replacement questions
How long does a car battery usually last?
It varies with the battery and the vehicle, and a few years is common. Heat and lots of short trips shorten it. If yours is getting old and the engine is cranking more slowly, it is worth having it looked at.
What are the signs of a weak battery?
Slow cranking, a clicking sound when you turn the key, headlights that dim at startup and a battery warning light are the usual ones. Corrosion on the terminals can also point to a battery that is nearing the end of its life.
If my car starts with a jump, is the battery the problem?
Not always. A battery can be run down because it is old, because something drained it, or because the alternator is not charging it. If the car dies again soon after a jump, mention that when you call.
Do you repair starters and alternators?
Starter and alternator repair are not listed on this site, and we do not want to promise something we have not confirmed. Call and describe what the car is doing, and ask what the shop can do for it.