At this time of the year as winter really takes hold some car owners begin to find a problem starting their car especially on cold, damp mornings. This may be because there is an issue with the car battery and can easily be resolved by replacing the battery with a new one. A battery that has started to deteriorate can be recharged but it is unlikely to be reliable in the future and so it is better to change it if possible. Many garages will check whether the problem is with the battery or whether it is an issue with the charging system of the vehicle.

There are a range of different batteries on the market and it is important to get the correct one for your vehicle. Most car parts retailers will have an online system so that the correct battery for your car can be found by submitting the car registration number. If your car has start stop technology fitted so that the car engine shuts down when you stop at traffic lights or junctions, you will need a specific battery that is suitable for this type of vehicle. These batteries are designed to cope with the increased multiple starts that result from this technology and so are more expensive to buy.