Book Nissan 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.
The technician at our Lake Wales shop tested the vehicle for the overheating and coolant loss concern.
Read the full jobThe technician found valve cover gasket(s) with covers leaking, with the severity of the leaks calling for that repair to be the starting point, and the…
Read the full jobThe technician found the front brake pads were beyond usable life, at less than 3mm, which was flagged as a major safety concern.
Read the full jobThe technician found the front and rear brake pads were beyond usable life or less than 3mm, flagged as a major safety concern.
Read the full jobThe technician found the front pads and rotors were metal to metal, a serious safety concern that may cause caliper failure, and the rear pads were beyond…
Read the full jobThe technician found the system was low on freon, reading 0.00 lbs, and no leaks were found at that time.
Read the full job*Updated 5/22/26* First of all I have never in my 59 years ever had a good experience at a garage until today. I was greeted by Mike and Kevin in the Lake Wales Johnny's Automotive they were very cordial very friendly very professional and they just changed my thinking on mechanics and garages from a zero to a 10. I never thought spending a bunch of money would be such a good experience especially at a shop while I'm here to tell you if you need any work done I highly highly recommend when you go there to ask for either Kevin or Mike to assist you give you a quotes they even left a rose on my steering wheel how awesome is that God bless them and I will be back for sure thank you for an awesome experience guys. Edit: 4th visit and just as great as my 1st. Went in to get just a oil change. Went in had coffee while my car was being serviced. Mike Mgr. You won't find anyone any kinder, funny & professional than him. Customer service is impeccable !! Mike makes you feel like it's your first time every time. He knows the automotive business, he's super sharp that's for sure. Kevin is a awesome man too knows what he's talking about and made me feel welcome as always. Jerry: Thank you for taking great care of my Nissan Rogue Brother You guys at Johnny's Automotive in Lake Wales Rock !! Monday July 28th These guys at Johnny's Automotive are pure classy( Tried to take pictures of the 2 long stem roses that Mike gave me to give my wife.Sorry picture wouldnt post)you don't get roses at any other dealership new used or any garage that I am ever aware of. Thank you Mike Kevin and Jerry for your outstanding service once again you guys are awesome !! *Updated 5/22/26* ❤️🙏 If I could give Johnny’s Automotive 10 stars, I absolutely would! I cannot say enough great things about the incredible experience I had with them. They repaired the front end of my vehicle, fixed my air conditioner, and replaced my tires — and everything came out PERFECT. My car honestly drives and feels better than it has in years. From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top-tier. Everyone was friendly, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me. Their mechanics clearly know exactly what they’re doing because the quality of the work was outstanding, and they kept me updated throughout the entire process. But the real standout was the manager, Mike. Mike went above and beyond in every possible way. It’s rare these days to meet someone so personable, honest, and genuinely kind. He treated me like family instead of just another customer. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. You can tell he truly cares about both his customers and the reputation of Johnny’s Automotive. Finding an automotive shop you can fully trust is hard, but Johnny’s Automotive in Lake Wales absolutely earned my trust and my future business. If you need repairs, tires, AC work, or honestly anything automotive-related, this is the place to go. Huge thanks to Mike and the entire team for doing such an amazing job. Highly, highly recommended! Rebecca was also great took me home and picked me up via courtesy vehicle. Very friendly and super kind. These folks are one of a kind. You don’t get this kind of service at a dealership that’s for sure. I did not expect the extra mile they went. Professionally, Lifetime Customer Paul Vigna
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