If your car keeps refusing to start in the morning or the battery dies overnight, you're not alone - especially in colder weather. At Brooklands Auto Centre in Wellington, Telford, we can quickly identify battery issues and help you get back on the road without stress.

Common Reasons a Car Battery Goes Flat

Your battery might be going flat due to one or more of these issues:

• 1. Old battery - Most car batteries last between 3 to 5 years. If yours is near the end of its life, it may no longer hold a charge properly.
• 2. Short journeys - Regular short trips may not give your alternator enough time to fully recharge the battery.
• 3. Parasitic drain - Interior lights, alarms, or electrical faults can continue drawing power even after the engine is off.
• 4. Faulty alternator - If your alternator isn’t working properly, your battery won’t charge while driving.
• 5. Cold weather - Batteries struggle in cold temperatures, especially older ones. Chemical reactions slow down, and starting the engine requires more power.

Warning Signs Your Battery Is Failing

• Slow engine crank
• Clicking noise when turning the key
• Dim headlights or flickering interior lights
• Warning light on the dashboard
• Frequent jump-starts

How We Can Help

At Brooklands Auto Centre, we offer quick, affordable battery diagnostics and replacements. Here’s what we check:

• Battery voltage and charging rate
• Alternator and starter motor health
• Signs of corrosion or terminal damage

If your battery can be saved, we’ll recharge it. If it needs replacing, we’ll fit a new, high-quality battery suitable for your vehicle with no hidden costs.

Tips to Extend Your Battery Life

• Drive your car regularly and for longer distances
• Turn off lights, heaters, and media systems before shutting off the engine
• Use a trickle charger if your car is left unused for long periods
• Have your battery tested yearly, especially before winter

Flat Battery? We’ve Got You Covered

Whether you're stranded or your car is just struggling to start, we can help. A simple test could save you from bigger problems later on.

Book Your Battery Check in Wellington, Telford

Visit us at Bagley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3NP or call 01952 256403 to speak with our friendly team.

Or click here to book online.

Brooklands Auto Centre - Car battery testing and replacement in Wellington, Telford.