April 6, 2021
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave. when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.
Batteries are a big ticket item for most Grand Rapids drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.
Your Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave. service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for Michigan drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.
Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave.
1121 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
616.458.8091
https://www.tuffyfullerave.com/
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