The impact of the cold winter weather on your car battery: 

With the arrival of winter, we will soon endure its undesirable temperatures. The nature of cold air and wet weather makes it harder for our car battery systems to conduct the power required when starting your car, meaning our vehicles will struggle in the colder months. In addition to the impact of the cold on the vehicles and chemical processes, a car’s battery terminal efficiency will slow down significantly and experience a reduction in its ability to hold a charge. For this reason, no one is exempt from the potential of a failing battery; to maintain efficiency and reliability, you ought to prepare your vehicle for a cold winter, especially if your battery and/or Car are getting on in the years. 

The negative implications of a jumpstart

While it is an easily accessible solution when caught out roadside, using jump leads on your car can have serious implications and have detrimental effects to your vehicle, its battery, and even safety. 

You will find your car’s battery fitting secured inside the engine block compartment or in the boot of the Car, or even under the front passenger seat in some larger vehicles. Often amongst complex electrical components, vehicle drive components and flammable materials. For this reason, the smallest of sparks could have the potential to ignite an uncontrollable fire. For this reason, MotorServ UK discourages you from attempting to jumpstart your vehicle based on safety considerations alone. 

In regards to your vehicle, recruiting a trusty friend, neighbour or helpful roadside stranger to jumpstart your vehicle can ruin your ECU or result in a dead battery altogether. Ultimately, needing to replace your car, repairing your ECU, dead car battery and/or any other ruined components, will be more of an expense in the long run as opposed to if you simply booked in for a car battery check. 

When considering all of the above, the MotorServ UK team advises you to use a jump pack instead of another sourced vehicle in an emergency. Alternatively, we advise that you should call for roadside assistance. 

Prepare your vehicle for winter, with MotorServ UK 

Ahead of the winter months, MotorServ UK is able to offer a battery check, entirely free of charge! Our trusted team is equipped to check all makes, models and batteries of all types. Additionally, any car battery replacement purchased and installed by MotorServ UK comes with credible warranties. 

Do not risk finding yourself quivering roadside, at the expense of a dead car battery this winter. Head down to MotorServ UK’s award-winning garage today for your annual free battery checkup and all your vehicle needs!