When car batteries fail, they often do so without warning, sometimes leaving you in a difficult situation. If you aren’t sure of the health of your car’s battery, get it checked at O’Reilly Auto Parts at 870 N Main St, Tooele, UT, where we offer free battery testing. Whether your car battery is in the vehicle or carried into the store, our trusted Parts Professionals can test your battery and help you determine its usable life. We are experienced and committed to keeping your car on the road, and can even install the battery in your car free of charge in most cases.
With use, weather changes, and time, your car’s battery loses its ability to hold a full charge, and when that charging capacity drops too low, it may not have enough power to start your vehicle. In a few short minutes, our free car battery testing can help you understand the lifespan of your car, truck, or SUV’s battery, so you can avoid a dead battery at an inopportune time. Before taking the time to research “Battery Testing Near Me,” simply bring your car or car battery to an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in your area to get the answers you are looking for quickly and without hassle. We’ll even help you find the right car battery for your needs and, in most cases, we’ll even install your new battery for you.
FAQs
If you're having car battery trouble, it's time to head to your local AutoZone for free battery testing. It's easy! An AutoZoner will test your battery while it's still in your vehicle. If the battery is discharged but still technically sound, we can charge up the battery so you can be on your way.
Where is the best place to test a car battery? ›
If you think you might have a bad battery, come to any AutoZone store nearby and ask for a free battery test. An AutoZoner will come out to your vehicle and use a battery tester to get a read on the status of your battery.
Can Oreillys test batteries? ›
Whether your car battery is in the vehicle or carried into the store, our trusted Parts Professionals can test your battery and help you determine its usable life. We are experienced and committed to keeping your car on the road, and can even install the battery in your car free of charge in most cases.
How can I test my car battery without a tester? ›
There are three ways you can test your car battery yourself without needing any special equipment.
- The light and load test. Put the key in the ignition and turn the car lights on – without starting the engine. Leave the lights on for 10 to 15 minutes. ...
- The click test. Start your engine and listen. ...
- The corrosion check.
Walmart Auto Care Center can assist you with battery testing, installation and other services. Consider replacing your car battery when your vehicle experiences these symptoms: Takes longer than normal to crank. Battery light on dashboard comes on.
How to tell if the starter or battery is bad? ›
Signs & Symptoms of a Bad Battery
You could have a bad battery if the cranking of the engine is sluggish, there's no sound or interior lights when you try to start the vehicle, your car starts inconsistently, or you can start it with jumper cables but the vehicle will not start again after being shut off.
How do you test a battery to see if it's good or bad? ›
Set the multimeter to 15-20 volts, hook up the multimeter to the positive and negative battery terminals, and read the voltage. Your owner's manual will give you a clearer understanding of where your battery voltage should be, but in most cases, you're looking for approximately 12.6 volts.
How do I check if my car battery needs replacing? ›
This post will teach you how to tell if your car battery is failing so that you can get it replaced timely.
- Your Battery is Likely Old. ...
- Your Car Doesn't Start as It Used to in the Morning. ...
- You Frequently Have to Jump Start Your Car. ...
- Slow Engine Turnover is Another Sign. ...
- Your Battery Smells Bad. ...
- Your Battery Case is Bulging.
It's possible for a battery to be tested as meeting or surpassing the rated CCA and still be bad. It's particularly true when the reserve capacity is no longer sufficient to crank the engine over for several subsequent starts. Alternatively, low CCA test results don't always mean the battery is bad or beyond help.
Does O'Reilly do free diagnostics? ›
If your Check Engine light is on, don't take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts and we'll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed.
Some cars will get up to five or six years out of their battery, while others will need a new one after only two years. In general, your car will usually need a new battery after three to four years. Replacing your car battery is another part of routine maintenance.
How can I test my car battery fast? ›
Test a car battery with a multimeter.
- Turn on the headlights for a couple of minutes if you just drove your car. ...
- Set your multimeter to DC voltage above 15 volts.
- Connect the multimeter to the battery terminals.
- Check the voltage reading to this chart to see how charged it is:
Car battery testing can also be performed as a standalone service. So, if you notice your vehicle is slow to start or that your lights are dim, please don't hesitate to bring your vehicle to a service center so the technicians can test the battery.
What test can AutoZone do? ›
If you see a warning light, come to AutoZone.
Fix Finder reads information from the Check Engine, ABS, and maintenance lights. The test often takes less than a minute once the reader is plugged in. Find the closest store to you.
Does AutoZone do free diagnostics? ›
AutoZone offers a complimentary Fix Finder service that efficiently diagnoses warning lights, including Check Engine, ABS, and maintenance indicators. Simply visit your nearest AutoZone store when a warning light appears on your vehicle's dashboard.
Will AutoZone help you change your battery? ›
Put in your vehicle on AutoZone.com to order a battery for pick up, or stop by your local AutoZone to get help with selecting and installation your new battery. If the job is too big for you, seek out one of our Preferred Shops to help you do the job.
