Selwyn_Times: September 13, 2023

Wednesday September 13 2023 Selwyn Times 33
rolleston business hub
Jones Road and Industrial Zone
Battery care tips for optimal performance
There’s nothing worse than jumping in
the car, ready to start the day and realising
that your car’s battery is dead. It’s an
inconvenient yet common experience that
could easily be avoided. Proper car battery
care is essential to ensure it performs
reliably and has a longer lifespan. Here are
some valuable tips from Jones Road Autos
at 131 Iport Drive, Rolleston, to help you
take care of your car battery:
1. Before turning off your engine, make
sure your radio and air conditioning are
switched off, and before leaving your
vehicle, check all lights (interior and
exterior) are off. MTA suggests that hybrid
and electric vehicles’ lights, radio and door
locks run off a 12-volt battery, so a flat
battery is still possible.
2. Inspect your car’s battery regularly, at
least once a month, to check for corrosion
on the terminals. Remove any corrosion
with a mixture of baking soda and water.
At your next service or WOF time, have
your battery’s state of health tested.
3. Ensure that battery connections at the
terminals are secure and tighten all loose
connections.
4. Car batteries typically have a 3-5
years lifespan, depending on usage and
maintenance; avoid a breakdown by
replacing your battery if it is nearing this
age or showing signs of deterioration.
5. Drive your vehicle regularly to help
keep the battery charged and at full
capacity. However, if you only do short
trips regularly, try to take your car on a
longer run monthly to extend the battery’s
lifespan. If your vehicle will be unused for
extended periods, remove the negative
battery connection or consider purchasing
a battery charger.
6. Check for signs you need to test or
replace your battery: slow, sluggish or hard
to start, dimming headlights, dashboard
warning lights, corrosion around the
battery terminal and unknown battery age.
7. Keep your car in a garage to protect
it from temperature extremes if possible.
Both hot and cold weather can affect
the battery’s ability to hold a charge and
shorten its lifespan.
Caring for your battery can ensure
your car starts every time and avoids
those inconvenient breakdowns. If you
need to have a battery tested, buy a new
one, or have your vehicle serviced, see
Nigel, Lisa, and the team at Jones Road
Auto, 131 Iport Drive, Rolleston. They
provide exceptional and friendly service
and a high standard of work you can
trust. Visit https://jonesroadauto.co.nz/
or telephone 03 347 4020.
Jones Road auto
Cars | Trucks | Boats
• Lubes
• Servicing
• Fleet Work
• Diesel Injector
& Pump Servicing
• Wheel Alignments
• Engine Tuning
• Brakes
• Maxxis Tyres
• Batteries
• WOFs
• Cambelts
And much more!
839 Jones Road, P.O. Box 16, Rolleston
Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213
Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
ALL YOUR
MOTORING NEEDS
› While You Wait WOF’s
› Courtesy Cars
› Diagnostics
› Repairs › Servicing
› Batteries › Tyres
131 IPORT Drive (Cnr Hoskyns & IPORT drive)
Phone 347 4020 | www.jonesroadauto.co.nz
Rolleston
Costume
& Event Hire
Rolleston
Costume &
Event Hire
• Event Hire
• Costume Hire
• Boutique Dress Hire
• Accessories
• Balloons
Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday:
10.00am – 7.00pm
Friday:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday:
10.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday: Closed
18 Freight Drive, Rolleston | Phone 03 347 4595
www.rollestoncostumes.co.nz