Battery Tester

Popular Car Battery Tester Manufacturers

We stock car battery testers from a wide range of trusted manufacturers, including Ring, Sealey and more. If you do need a replacement, find a battery suitable for your vehicle’s make and model with Euro Car Parts.

What Is A Car Battery Tester?

On shorter drives, your car battery has less time to reach a full charge, making battery failure more likely. Colder weather and a lack of maintenance can also play their part, leading to slower starts and a degraded battery.

Light and portable, car battery testers are designed to check the health of your vehicle’s battery. Most testers digitally check your battery’s state of charge, giving you an accurate reading of how degraded your battery is. If your charge reading is lower than expected, it could be time to repair or replace your battery.

How Do I Know If My Car Battery Is Dying?

There are several ways you can spot if your car battery needs testing;

• Your car takes longer to start, or you notice spluttering or groaning sounds when you turn the key
• A battery warning light appears on your dashboard
• Your headlights appear dimmer or regularly flicker on and off
• Your heating, air conditioning or lights are slow to respond when you turn them on

How Often Should I Test My Car Battery?

It’s important to test your battery at least annually to avoid any unexpected problems rearing their heads. Your battery will be tested as part of your MOT and car service, but performing your own checks before the winter season will help you catch any issues.

FAQs

What drains a car battery when the car is off?

As you drive your car, the battery recharges itself - but even when you’re parked up, the battery still runs. Features like the alarm, doors and car boot locks will drain battery charge in the background. If you keep your car off the road for a long time, you run the risk of draining your battery completely, which is where a charger comes in handy.

Is a battery tester better than a multimeter?

Multimeters can be useful if you don’t need the most accurate charge reading – but if you do require a precise measurement, a battery tester is the way to go. Many testers apply a greater load on the battery due to a low impedance, which affects how much of a voltage load can be applied. Most batteries can still carry some voltage even once they’re depleted, so a battery tester is generally more accurate, and gives you more insights into your battery’s health.