Bring it to our Lake Wales shop and we'll handle the battery service. Here's where to find us, when we're open, and how to book a time.
Address, hours, and directions for the shop that handles your battery service.
Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Real jobs completed by our team in the Lake Wales area
Our Team
October 2026
The vehicle owner reported the battery was dead and said a new one was needed.
The technician installed a Die Hard AGM battery at our Lake Wales shop. The technician also found the throttle body was dirty and performed a BG Platinum Fuel Service, which the notes list as overdue by 4,801 miles with no history. The service included installing BG 44K into the fuel tank, servicing the air intake and fuel systems with specialized chemical and tooling, then checking and test driving the vehicle.
Our Team
September 2026
The vehicle owner reported the vehicle was slow to start and asked for the battery to be checked.
The battery failed testing, which explained the slow start concern, and severe corrosion was found around the terminals that needed deep cleaning. The technician installed a Gold Die Hard battery. The same visit also included a full synthetic oil change, a tire rotation, and a BG complete coolant system flush, since the coolant was found to be acidic and overdue by 97,778 miles.
Our Team
August 2026
The vehicle owner requested an oil change but also experienced starting issues.
The technician discovered that corrosion and acid leakage at the battery terminals were preventing accurate battery testing. The technician performed a deep cleaning of the battery terminals and applied a protective spray to prevent future corrosion. Additionally, they completed a full synthetic oil change as requested.
After the service, the vehicle started reliably, and the oil change was completed successfully.
Battery terminals with corrosion can lead to starting problems. Regularly inspect and clean your battery terminals to ensure a reliable start and prevent potential acid damage.
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Answered by our licensed technicians serving Lake Wales.
We load test it, which means putting real demand on it and watching whether voltage holds or falls off. We also check state of charge first, because a good battery that is simply run down will fail a test until it is charged. You get the numbers, not just a verdict.
Yes, and more than cold does. High under hood temperatures speed up the internal chemistry, drive fluid out of the cells, and encourage sulfate buildup on the plates. The failure usually shows up on the first cool morning, which is why people blame the cold.
If the battery tests good, absolutely. Corroded posts and clamps add resistance and can mimic a failing battery, so cleaning and re-torquing the connections is part of every battery check we do. If it fixes the complaint, that is the repair.
Some vehicles lose presets, clock and seat settings, or need a short relearn after power is disconnected. We keep memory alive during the swap when the vehicle calls for it and handle any relearns before you leave. If something needs to be set back up, we will tell you rather than let you find it in the parking lot.
A charge will get a weak battery going again, but if it failed a load test you are buying days, not months. It is also worth knowing why it went flat in the first place. If a charging fault or a drain put it there, charging the battery does nothing about the cause.
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