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Automotive Tips from Ken's Auto Center: Battery Testing

Posted November 30, 2025 1:51 AM

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Ken's Auto Center when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.

Batteries are a big ticket item for most San Diego drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.

Your Ken's Auto Center service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for CA drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.

Ken's Auto Center
9555 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92126
8585788200

 



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After many sour experiences—and even betrayal—from other auto shops, I feel compelled to share my heartwarming experience with the amazing, kind, and truly caring team at Ken’s Auto. From the moment I met Todd and Cindi, who run the shop with such grace and warmth, I felt something I had never felt in an auto shop before: ease. Every time I walk through their door, I feel relaxed, knowing I am in good and loving hands. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure I feel seen, valued, and treated with genuine care—a rare gift in this industry. And then there is Mike—the mechanic with a golden heart and golden hands. I have never felt so safe and confident on the road until he began servicing my car. His skill, attention to detail, and integrity have transformed the way I drive. For the first time in years, I feel protected behind the wheel. Everyone at Ken’s Auto operates with warmth, honesty, and integrity—the qualities every human needs and deserves but so rarely receives. After years of running into shops that took advantage of my vulnerability, I can finally say I have found a place of milk and honey—a shop led not just by people with heart, but people who lead with their heart. Every time I step into Ken’s Auto, I know their priority is simple and sincere: to make sure my car is in the best condition so that I am safe on the road. And thanks to them, I drive with trust, comfort, and peace. I urge anyone seeking true care, respect, and honesty for their vehicle to give this incredible team a chance. With full confidence, I guarantee—you will not be disappointed. Lastly, I want to say that their prices are better than any other shop I’ve been to, which only adds to the peace of mind they give me.

, 11/19/2025

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