GS Yuasa advocates regular battery checks for summer reliability

Proactive maintenance ensures uninterrupted driving

GS Yuasa advocates regular battery checks for summer reliability

GS Yuasa has emphasised the importance of year-round battery checks. While cold weather is often blamed for battery failures, the impact of warmer summer months cannot be overlooked. With high under-bonnet temperatures, self-discharge, and deep discharge affect battery performance and service life.

Why focus on batteries during summer? Despite common assumptions, checking a vehicle’s battery is crucial throughout the year. High temperatures accelerate battery degradation, doubling the self-discharge rate with every 10°C rise.

Although this effect becomes more pronounced in winter when vehicles demand extra starting power, summer conditions play a role too.

Preventative measures for battery care:

  • Regularly clean battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
  • Securely mount the battery to prevent vibrations.
  • If the vehicle won’t be used for an extended period, disconnect and store the battery in a cool, dry place.
  • Use GS Yuasa’s GYT050 or GYT250 battery testers to assess voltage and health regularly.

GS Yuasa’s ‘Always Check The Battery’ scheme encourages garages to improve customer service and loyalty by testing every vehicle’s battery. Research shows that one in three batteries requires attention. By checking each battery, a workshop could potentially increase revenue by up to £10,000 per month.

Participating garages receive a low-cost battery testing kit, including the accurate GYT050 battery tester. For more information, visit GS Yuasa’s Always Check The Battery scheme by clicking here

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