Research by Yuasa has revealed that 1 in 10 batteries in cars on British roads need replacing, with as many as 1 in 3 require a recharge. Yet battery condition is rarely checked, so its health is unknown by driver and whilst there may be no obvious signs, if a battery is heavily discharged or defective it will fail when the weather gets colder.

By testing every battery entering your workshop, you can identify those that require action before it’s too late. This will help your customer avoid the distress of a non-start situation and ensue they purchase the replacement battery from you, rather than the roadside or nearest retail supplier.

It’s estimated that a garage seeing 50 vehicles per month could generate around £8,000 in additional revenue due to regular testing identifying batteries that need replacing or charging. An extra £31,000 is possible for a larger workshop seeing 250 vehicles per month.

The continual drain on the battery from in-vehicle electrical systems and alarms, along with natural loss in charge could result in significant numbers of batteries requiring recharging or replacement in the coming months.