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Car Battery Service in Reno, NV

If it’s been a while since you’ve thought about your car battery, it may be time to call Automotion to have your battery checked or start shopping for a replacement.

Car Battery Service

Routine Battery Maintenance

Like everything else on your vehicle, your battery requires some routine maintenance to keep you from being stranded in the cold with a dead car. Once your battery is of a certain age, it needs to be tested annually for its ability to hold voltage while in use. Contact Automotion when it’s time to book your annual battery test in Reno.

There are a few critical pieces of information to keep in mind regarding your battery’s life.

  • Stay mindful of your battery’s age so you can be prepared with a replacement battery when its time comes to an end. If you are unsure of your battery’s age, you can find it on a sticker located on the top or side of the battery. The date will be in either a numeric or alphanumeric code. If the date is October 2022, the numeric code would be 10/22. With “A” representing January, “2” for February, and so forth, and by eliminating the letter “I,” the alphanumeric code would be K-2.
  • Batteries can last three to five years, depending on what climate you live in. Colder climates are ideal environments, getting almost 30% more life out of a battery than in hotter climates, like the climate in Reno. For this reason, those in hotter climates will need to begin annual testing at the two-year mark, while those in cold climates should start testing at the four-year mark.

By understanding these essential elements of a battery’s lifespan, you can better gauge when to start shopping for a new battery. That, combined with your annual testing, will have you ready for when that time does come.

Get the Right Size

There are significant variances between different batteries. Variances like size, terminal locations, and performance power. Choosing the right one can be difficult. Consult your owner’s manual for specifications on the size and terminal locations in your vehicle. Then consult the battery experts at Automotion to help you choose a battery that will achieve your desired results.

Check the Warranty

A battery warranty typically has two figures assigned to it that represent two separate parts of the warranty.

  • Free-replacement period. This appears as the first of two two-digit numbers. It represents the number of months you are entitled to a free-replacement battery should yours die.
  • Prorated period. This is the second of the two-digit numbers that represent the number of months during which you are entitled to partial reimbursement. The reimbursement amounts tend to drop off pretty significantly once the prorated period begins.

Schedule an Appointment for Your Auto Battery Needs near Reno, NV

Ideally, you want to find a battery with the best free replacement period possible. The typical free-replacement period on a new battery is two years.

When the extreme Nevada heat finally drains your battery for good, contact the experts at Automation to discuss your car battery needs in Reno, NV. Our team can help you determine the best battery to keep your car at peak performance.

OUR CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Pete Nevin
Pete Nevin 1 month ago
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Judith Wasson
Judith Wasson 1 month ago
★★★★★

I drive a very old car. Diesel Mercedes. I love my car and I’m ecstatic that I found this place to help me. Take care of it very friendly and knowledg...

Chris Perez
Chris Perez 1 month ago
★★★★★

I’ve been taking my vehicles with you guys for years and never had an issue. All ways get the work done I need. Thanks for the great service.

David Lai
David Lai 2 months ago
★★★★★

They took care of my car quickly and professionally.

Jimmie White
Jimmie White 2 months ago
★★★★★

Katlynn was a joy, very professional, charming and easy to talk with. She made my oil change experience cool. Automotion is my service department for...

Lindsey Harris
Lindsey Harris 4 months ago
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Everyone was kind, helpful, and prompt. They knew what they were doing and had my best interest at heart.

Brittney Stone
Brittney Stone 4 months ago
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Heidi Blom
Heidi Blom 4 months ago
★★★★★

We just got an oil change. As usual they were thorough and fast.

Paula Hadlock
Paula Hadlock 5 months ago
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Derek Freiheit
Derek Freiheit 6 months ago
★★★★★

Excellent and efficient service. They were able to diagnose and fix a problem that the dealership was unable to solve. I was impressed with their prof...

shirley spangler
shirley spangler 6 months ago
★★★★★

What a great company!!

Derek Partridge
Derek Partridge 6 months ago
★★★★★

Automotion has been our go to mechanic for our vehicles for many years. As we approach 250,000 miles, it gives us piece of mind that we have trusted p...

Vicky C
Vicky C 6 months ago
★★★★★

Good service. Chris was very helpful. Shuttle service was greatly appreciated as I only have one vehicle. As far as price goes, honesty and integrity...

Debi Langston
Debi Langston 8 months ago
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Jim Adamski
Jim Adamski 9 months ago
★★★★★

Easy to schedule. Used the night drop—super easy w follow up at scheduled drop time. Very good conversation on need to have vs nice to have (aka we ca...

Grace Thornton
Grace Thornton 9 months ago
★★★★★

Always great!

Saul Valencia
Saul Valencia 10 months ago
★★★★★

They had a wonderful way of dealing with new people

Paul Dieringer
Paul Dieringer 10 months ago
★★★★★

They quickly identified the problem and repaired it. The estimated repair cost was accurate and reasonable. I’ll go back

K. Alfsen
K. Alfsen 10 months ago
★★★★★

I've trusted this shop since I moved to Reno 20 years ago. They were highly recommended then and I can say the same today. The Service Advisors are ho...

Kathy Harada
Kathy Harada 11 months ago
★★★★★

John was very helpful taking me home after I dropped off my car for service. I now have 2 working headlights!

Sana Rahmani
Sana Rahmani 1 year ago
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I had great service by both Shauna and the other gentleman. I was looking to buy a used car with a lot of mileage and year. I can’t remember the gentl...

Maxim Dobrushin
Maxim Dobrushin 1 year ago
★★★★★

I came in for a wheel alignment. There was a miscommunication over the phone around price. Jason, the manager, honored the much lower price I was quot...

Robert
Robert 1 year ago
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It was a nice looking shop with many very nice antique cars in the lot. Jason was pleasant, professional and responsive on the phone. However, I had m...

michael h
michael h 1 year ago
★★★★★

Had my Ferrari taken care of quickly. Awesome. I’ll be back

Larry Gletzer
Larry Gletzer 1 year ago
★★★★★
Autumn Pacini
Autumn Pacini 1 year ago
★★★★★

Smog check for a 71 Blazer. Thank you for your assistance over the years!!

James Olson
James Olson 1 year ago
★★★★★

Excellent service. Definitely 10/10. The service technician did a fantastic job at servicing and repairing my Bentley. Usually I would have to send my...

Tahoelink
Tahoelink 1 year ago
★★★★★

I appreciate the service and trust that I am getting well taken care of.

Bruce Bonnett
Bruce Bonnett 2 years ago
★★★★★

Very professional..done right 👍

Salvador Cabrera
Salvador Cabrera 2 years ago
★★★★★
Roger Davidson
Roger Davidson 2 years ago
★★★★★

Great people. Great service.

Luke Hoenig
Luke Hoenig 2 years ago
★★★★★
Joanna Roberts
Joanna Roberts 2 years ago
★★★★★

These guys are amazing. They are honest, quick and affordable. I’ve been taking my car to them for 4 years now. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Denise
Denise 2 years ago
★★★★★

They are the BEST. Done early and did extra work. Treated me with the utmost respect.

Jim
Jim 2 years ago
★★★★★

Jason was AWESOME coordinating the delivery of vehicle by Tow Truck, the Review by Mechanics, and update on timeline for Parts and Installation. Could...

jacob pavelea
jacob pavelea 2 years ago
★★★★★

Easy to do business with great communication excellent service!

Julio Cardenas Cruz
Julio Cardenas Cruz 2 years ago
★★★★★
Janet Ramirez
Janet Ramirez 2 years ago
★★★★★

So glad that I brought my car to them very helpful great communication and options to get my problem fixed . Really appreciate their professionalism a...

faiR ENOugh
faiR ENOugh 2 years ago
★★★★★

Super friendly, very knowledgeable staff, helped me out as a non customer wirh a flat tire that just happened to be right there. At thier stire. Beaut...

Wally Murray (luvinthislife)
Wally Murray (luvinthislife) 2 years ago
★★★★★

I took my car in to have the suspension checked because I was staying to hear some squeaking when I drove over bumps and rough road. After they test d...

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