Quick answer. This 2023 Nissan Sentra had a battery that would not hold a charge. It was three years old, and our tech wrote that it needed to be replaced. The job on our books was one hour of diagnosis, $150. No battery sale is on the record.
Key Points
- Our tech found the battery was not holding a charge.
- The battery was three years old. The tech's call was that it needed to be replaced.
- The bill on record is one hour of diagnosis, $150.
- A newer car does not protect you from a bad battery.
- Get the battery checked before you buy a new one.
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What Our Tech Found
The finding was one line. The battery is not holding a charge. It is three years old. It needs to be replaced.
That is the whole note, and we like it that way. It names the part, gives the age and says what to do next.
What the Record Does Not Say
We only tell you what is on the job. The record does not list test readings. It does not say what the owner noticed first. It does not show a new battery sold or put in by us.
So we will not guess at any of that. We can tell you what the tech found and what the visit cost.
2023 Nissan Sentra, November 3
Our tech found: a three year old battery that was not holding a charge.
The call: the battery needs to be replaced.
What it cost: $150 for one hour of diagnosis.
Why a Newer Car Can Still Need a Battery
This car was a 2023. Lots of people hear that and rule out the battery. Do not rule it out.
A battery wears out on its own clock. The age of the car does not decide it. This one was done at three years.
The note lives in Shop Desk, the software our San Jacinto shop built, so nobody has to remember what the tech said. Any mechanic can use Shop Desk free.
Supercanic tip. Not sure if it is your battery? Read our guide on battery or alternator. Or call (951) 904-2477 and we will come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a three year old car battery go bad?
Yes. The one in this Sentra did. It was three years old, it would not hold a charge, and our tech said it needed to be replaced.
What does it mean when a battery will not hold a charge?
It means the battery can no longer keep the power put into it. Charging it or jumping it may get you going for now, but it will not fix a worn out battery.
How much did this diagnosis cost?
One hour of diagnosis, $150. A new battery is not on the record for this job, so that price does not include one.
Should I just buy a new battery?
Have it checked first. A dead battery can have other causes, like a bad cable or a charging problem. A new battery will not fix those.
Do you come to the car?
Yes. We are a mobile shop. Call us and we will tell you when a tech can get out to you.
Battery Keep Going Dead?
We check it where the car sits, and tell you what we found before any part is sold.
