The Importance of Maintaining Your Vehicle Battery

Maintaining your vehicle battery is crucial for the optimal performance and longevity of cars, vans, and motorhomes. A well-maintained battery ensures reliable starting, efficient operation of electrical systems, and overall vehicle reliability. Regular maintenance can prevent unexpected breakdowns, extend the battery's life, and enhance the safety and convenience of your journeys.

Batteries

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Why Battery Maintenance is Essential

Reliable Starting: A fully charged and well-maintained battery guarantees that your vehicle starts smoothly every time, especially in extreme weather conditions.
Prevent Breakdowns: Regular checks can identify potential issues before they lead to a dead battery, preventing inconvenient and costly breakdowns.
Electrical System Efficiency: Modern vehicles rely heavily on their electrical systems. A healthy battery ensures that all components, including lights, wipers, and entertainment systems, function correctly.
Extended Battery Life: Routine maintenance, such as cleaning terminals and checking the charge level, can significantly extend the lifespan of your battery.
Safety: A reliable battery reduces the risk of electrical malfunctions that could compromise your safety on the road.

Differences Between Standard Vehicle Batteries and Leisure Batteries

Understanding the distinction between standard vehicle batteries and leisure batteries is essential, especially for motorhome and caravan owners.
Standard Vehicle Batteries:
Purpose: Primarily designed to provide a high burst of power to start the vehicle's engine.
Operation: Once the engine is running, the alternator takes over to power the vehicle's electrical systems and recharge the battery.
Design: Built to deliver short, high-current bursts and recharge quickly.
Leisure Batteries:
Purpose: Designed to provide a steady flow of power over an extended period, making them ideal for motorhomes, caravans, and boats.
Operation: Used to power appliances and devices in motorhomes and caravans, such as lights, fridges, and entertainment systems, without needing the engine to run.
Design: Built to handle deep discharges and provide a consistent level of power over a long duration.

Maintenance Tips for Vehicle and Leisure Batteries

Regular Inspection: Check the battery terminals for corrosion and clean them if necessary. Ensure that the connections are secure.
Charge Levels: Regularly check the charge level of your battery using a voltmeter or a battery tester. Recharge as needed to maintain optimal performance.
Fluid Levels: For batteries that require it, check and top up the electrolyte levels with distilled water.
Proper Storage: If storing your vehicle or leisure battery for an extended period, ensure it is fully charged and stored in a cool, dry place.
Avoid Deep Discharges: Try to avoid completely draining your battery, as this can significantly reduce its lifespan.
Maintaining your vehicle and leisure batteries is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of your car, van, or motorhome. Regular checks and proper care can prevent unexpected issues, extend battery life, and keep your adventures on track. Whether it's for a daily commute or a cross-country motorhome trip, a well-maintained battery is the heart of your vehicle's electrical system.

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The whole team has a great work ethic

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Month Ago

I’m not normally speechless but today I succumbed ! I just could not believe the sparkling motorhome standing in front of me was the same tired one I left in the hands of these guys a week earlier ! Quick, efficient and professional throughout. They kept me updated with photos and emails of work done, being done and teaser shots of the then and now ! Completely stunning, I really can’t recommend these guys enough The whole team has a great work ethic and I found out that there is “No Can’t “in their vocabulary only “ of course we can “ A workforce to be proud of, very rarely found these days and YES it’s a 100% recommendation from me and Yes I will be returning to have the MOT and service done here, plus more interior work Lyn P - Read more about this project

Lyn & Bo P - Wolfie Restoration

The customer service was 1st class.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 weeks ago

A month has now passed since we drove into Tradervan for a full service, mot & bodywork on our motorhome. It is time to review. This was our first visit. We were welcomed and put at ease immediately. Nothing was a trouble. We had previously booked so work began that day. The customer service was 1st. class. The rig shone on our pick up day and I write this review from the heart of Spain with a new cam belt, brakes & a vehicle to be proud of. Thanks to the team & see you in the future.

John & Sharon King - Dethleff A Class Motorhome

I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Day Ago

This was the 2nd time I have used this company and can honestly say very happy with the service I recieved, after completing a major service on my motorhome they highlighted some welding which was required, I was already aware it needed doing but asked if they could do it whilst my vehicle was with them. They agreed to do the work and provided a quote to complete the work whilst this wasn't a small sum to do the work I agreed for them to carry the work out for me. Yesterday I received a call to say the work was completed and my vehicle was ready for collection, expecting to pay the price of the quote I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated. In my mind that shows honesty and integrity as they could have charged me as per the quote and I wouldn't have known any different. So all in all very happy and would have no issues using them again.

John

John Barnes - Thurton resident

Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

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Drove down for the weekend from london and had something go wrong with my car. They managed to fit me in at really short notice and they didnt try to rip me off. I was able to drive back to london safely and without having to be inconvenienced by being stuck there until i found a way of fixing my car or getting it back. Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

Ben - Visitor to Norfolk

I would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone

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I’m not someone who normally writes reviews, but because the customer service was so good I wanted to let others be aware of this company. I needed to replace the cam belt for the Motorhome as well as giving it a major service prior to putting it up for sale. The very knowledgeable staff took my details and then provided me the quote. Works came in on price and on time, and I asked for help in selling the van. They arranged the whole deal including valeting the van, and had my money in the bank within a few weeks after a successful sale. I
would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone who are feeling let down by their own garage. They are an independently owned garage who genuinly wants to look after its customers hoping they will return, I certainly will.

Ian Logan - Local resident

Huge Thank You...

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A huge thank you to Terry and the team for the amazing job they did on our 11 year-old Motorhome - absolutely delighted with the results - looks like new!

Teresa Linstead