Book Honda battery service at our Lake Wales shop. Same technicians, same bays, every time you come in.
323 North Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Heat is harder on a battery than cold is. Cold weather gets the blame because that is when a weak battery finally refuses to start the car, but the damage usually happened months earlier, in July. Under the hood in Central Florida a battery spends most of the year at temperatures that speed up the chemistry inside it, evaporate fluid out of the cells, and build sulfate on the plates. Sulfate is the chalky layer that keeps a battery from accepting and holding a full charge. So a battery down here can look fine on a mild morning and still be well past its useful life.
Testing tells us more than age does. We load test the battery and watch what the voltage actually does under demand, check state of charge, and see how it behaves with the engine running and after the car has been sitting. Then we pull the terminals, clean the posts and clamps, and look at the white or green crust that quietly adds resistance to every circuit the battery feeds. A loose or corroded connection can act exactly like a dead battery, and it costs nothing to rule out.
Here is the part that saves people money. A battery that keeps dying is often not the problem. If the charging system is not putting voltage back in, a brand new battery will die the same way in a few weeks. If something in the car is drawing current after you shut it off, same result. So before we sell you a battery, we check charging output and look for a drain. Sometimes the answer really is a battery. Sometimes it is a charging or wiring issue, and a new battery would only have reset the clock on the same complaint. Either way you get the test numbers and the inspection photos on your phone, so you can see what we saw.
During testing, the technician found new issues not related to any previous repairs: a rattle noise from the timing chains and gears, and a leaking oil…
Read the full jobDuring inspection at our Lake Wales shop, the technician found the passenger rear wheel bearing / hub assembly making noise.
Read the full jobThe vehicle came back to our Lake Wales shop as a recheck of the previous work.
Read the full jobExcellent Service at Johnny’s Automotive! I had a great experience with Johnny’s Automotive! They provided excellent service for my 2003 Honda Accord, and I’m very satisfied with the work they performed. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to doing a good job really stood out. It’s not always easy to find an automotive shop you can trust, but I truly appreciate the service I received. They took care of my vehicle, and I’m grateful for their hard work and dedication. If you’re looking for a reliable automotive shop that takes pride in its work and treats customers right, I highly recommend Johnny’s Automotive. I’ll definitely keep them in mind for my future automotive needs! Thank you, Johnny’s Automotive, for the outstanding service! 🚗🔧👏
Angel Velez
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After taking my vehicles to the dealers and paying overpriced fees for service, I found out about Johnny’s Automotive and got my 1st oil change with them. Not only the price, but the customer service made me feel like I just found a long lost family member and we have been going to them ever since. My best experience with Johnny’s was recently when my son’s car was driving a little rough. He decided to take it to a Honda dealer and they gave us a ridiculous quote after trying to have us trade in our car and sign off on “risks” that we were taking if we chose to get the car repaired. I decided to take the car to Johnny’s Automotive, and they fixed the car with no problem in the same day for a lot less money. The car drives great and we are very satisfied with the work Johnny’s Automotive does for us.
Terrance Burroughs (T Luv)
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Johnny Automotive for the outstanding service and support you provided when I needed it most. From the moment I brought my vehicle in, your professionalism, honesty, integrity, and commitment to customer service were evident. I truly appreciate the time you took to explain the repairs, provide accurate information, and keep me informed throughout the process. That level of transparency gave me complete confidence that my vehicle was in the right hands. I am especially thankful for the transportation assistance you provided between my home and your shop. That extra effort made a difficult situation much easier and demonstrated how much you genuinely care about your customers. Most importantly, my vehicle is running very well after the repairs, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Your expertise and attention to detail have made a real difference. Because of the excellent experience I received, I am committed to continuing to bring my vehicle to Johnny Automotive for future service needs. I will also gladly recommend your business to family, friends, and anyone looking for a trustworthy automotive repair shop. Thank you again for stepping in when I needed help, for your exceptional customer service, and for operating your business with honesty and integrity. It is rare to find a shop that combines technical excellence with genuine care for its customers, and Johnny Automotive does exactly that. May your business continue to prosper and be blessed with continued success for many years to come. Thanks Angel V. 08 honda odyssey
Angel Velez
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