14/10/2025
With the cold weather 🥶 coming in, now is the perfect time to come get your car battery checked at Bonnygate Garage - Cupar.
The incoming Winter ❄️ can affect your car’s battery in a variety of ways. The bad weather, shorter colder days mean we use more electrical components such as heater, lights, wipers etc. leading to an increase in demand of electricity. The low temperature also reduces your battery's ability to deliver and store power 🪫 by slowing down its chemical reaction 🧪. These reasons and many others can cause your battery to start having problems which can develop into bigger issues e.g. difficulty starting your car, permanent damage to the battery or a ‘dead’ battery.
There are some steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of your battery failing:
- Keep your battery fully charged
- Park inside, if possible, to reduce exposure
- Turn any power drains off when parked e.g. wipers, lights, radio etc
- Drive your car regularly for at least 30-minute trips
- Consider a smart charge if you only take short trips
- Get your car regularly checked by a professional 👨🔧
At Bonnygate Garage - Cupar we offer FREE battery checks to ensure your battery is working efficiently and uncover any potential issues. If we do find an issue, we will discuss what your options are and how we would like to move forward.
For any enquires please give us a call on 01334 656452, email us at [email protected] or even just pop in and say hello! 👋