What’s the Warranty on a Honda Battery?

As a Honda owner, you can expect comprehensive warranties on your car’s parts, such as the battery. When you buy a new car, the original battery includes coverage under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which lasts for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Eventually, you’ll need a replacement battery. And if you buy one directly from Honda, you can expect a Honda100-month battery warranty. Below, you can learn more from our service center about the Honda battery warranty, and when a car battery needs to be replaced. 

When Does a Car Battery Need to be Replaced?

On average, car batteries last for 2 to 5 years. There are a lot of external factors that can help or hinder its lifespan. Your driving habits, weather conditions, and usage will influence how long your car battery lasts. Over time, car batteries lose their ability to hold a charge, especially when a car left untouched for a long period of time. Lack of charge and lack of use can make it difficult for the battery to start. 

How Can I Extend my Battery Life?

If you want to get the most use out of your car battery, there are a lot of ways to do so. Keep the following tips in mind to extend your battery’s life: 

• Turning off lights at the end of your drive – Be sure to turn off the headlights and cabin lights after exiting your vehicle. Leaving them on will drain the battery. 
• Be mindful of your ride times – Taking a lot of short trips doesn’t give the battery a lot of time to charge. Instead of making multiple short trips, try to make a few longer ones. 
• Complete regular battery maintenance – Schedule routine service to have your battery inspected, cleaned, or replaced. This will help prevent any sudden battery issues that could impact your daily schedule. 

Take Care of Your Battery with Shenango Honda

The service team at Shenango Honda is more than capable of helping you maintain your Honda battery. Our parts center is stocked with genuine Honda parts, so if you need a battery replacement, we’ll complete the service with the right battery for your Honda car. Contact us online or call us at 800-858-0849 if you have any questions about our battery services or prices.