Car parts Painting and bodywork Equipment and tools Points of sale Services for professionals Repair networks Recruitment Partner brands Reception Car parts Drums Drums Car parts Auto exhaust Ignition and electricity Filtration Braking Tires Shock absorbers and steering Engine Lubricants and additives Air conditioner Clutch Distribution Drums Drums Battery charger 4x4 battery Stop & Start battery Motorcycle battery Motorhome battery Jump cables Battery booster Drums Large 12V electric battery (6 cells of 2V), the car battery distributes the energy necessary for the electrical accessories (headlights, central locking, ventilation, defrosting, etc.) and electronics (dashboard, car radio, ESP, etc.) of your vehicle. When the engine is running, the battery accumulates current from the alternator, hence its name as an accumulator. The car battery is constantly recharged while you are driving. It is defined according to several criteria: The nominal voltage: 12V is the standard for common cars. The capacity expressed in Ah (Ampere x hour). The starting current expressed in Amperes. The dimensions (height x length x width). The relative position of the "+" and "-" connection terminals. The shape of the connection terminals: round (or conical), flat, etc. The causes of battery degradation are: The complete discharge of the battery of the vehicle . Cycling (number of complete charge / discharge cycles). Oxidation of electrodes. Oxidation of the terminals. CAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE During storage, the battery discharge is 1% to 15% per month, depending on the chemical composition and the place of storage. The hotter it is, the faster it will discharge; it is essential to store your vehicle battery in a cool place away from humidity. If you are going on a trip or do not use your vehicle for 1 month, disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. For a longer period, it is better to disassemble it, recharge it and store it. If the battery terminals are oxidized, clean them with a wire brush or sandpaper, then apply electric grease to the terminals. CHANGE BATTERY The battery needs to be changed, on average, every 5 years for road use, and every 3 years for urban use (short trips do not allow the battery to be fully recharged). It can generally do about 1000 charge / discharge cycles. It is the first source of automobile breakdowns (15%), and if it is not replaced, it risks damaging your electrical system (short circuits between two lead plates) or can generate significant costs related to immobilizing and towing your car. How do you know when to charge your car battery ? Symptoms that alert you: The car has trouble starting: the starter “struggles” or slows down. The electrical equipment is declining (reduction in the brightness of the headlights, slowing down of the electric windows, fans, defrost, etc.). The red "battery" light comes on on the instrument panel. Oozing electrolyte from the caps. The battery is a hazardous waste for health and for the environment, it must be collected and reprocessed by specialized companies. Are you considering purchasing a car battery? Of automotive batteries for all brands are available from your distributor Autodistribution. More than 350 stores in France Find the auto parts specialist closest to you All our stores OUR ENGAGEMENTS Choice, proximity, availability, advice, price, exchange, guarantee ... Discover all our customer commitments. Find out more Contact us Sitemap Legal Notice Recruitment Intranet Autodisgroup RSS feed