If you are trying to get a new battery for your car, then let Elgin Volkswagen help you! Not sure if you need a new battery? We can quickly and easily test and diagnose your entire electrical system to determine what needs to be changed and replaced. You don’t want to waste money on a new battery if you really need a new alternator. No matter what’s wrong, you can trust our team to repair it though. When you need a Volkswagen battery replacement in Elgin, IL Elgin Volkswagen will provide the thorough and affordable service that you need!

Elgin Volkswagen serves much of Chicagoland, and we are proud to employ some of the best technicians in the business. When you need reliable service performed, you can count on us. We have a lot of resources on this page that you can use to get started. Reach out to us, schedule your appointment, or even order parts right online.

Symptoms of a dead or dying battery

Without proper testing, there is no easy way to tell for sure if it’s your battery that needs replacement or something else, but there are a few conditions in which your battery is the likely culprit.

Difficulty starting in cold weather or in general
Car often needs a jump start but runs fine afterward
Dim headlights
A swollen battery case
Dashboard warning light

A dead battery could also be a symptom and not a cause of these problems. When a healthy car is up and running, it typically requires nothing from the battery. In fact, your car charges the battery through the alternator as it runs. If the alternator isn’t producing enough power, it could drain a perfectly healthy battery and even damage it. This is why it’s good to get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Not only do you want to avoid being stranded but catching a failing alternator early can prevent permanent damage to the battery.