Car & Truck Battery Service

Questions we hear from our customers.

“My Car Won’t Start” or “Who Can Get My Car Started?” or “Why Won’t My Car Start?”

Car & Truck Battery Service Your vehicle not starting is a frustrating experience. There are multiple reasons why your car or truck may not start. One of the key culprits, is typically your battery. Stroebel Automotive offers battery recharge, repair, and replacement services for Saginaw and the surrounding areas. Call today to make an appointment

(989) 781-4307

Only thirty percent of car batteries make it to 4 years. The life expectancy of a battery varies by where you live. It ranges from a little over 4 years in cold climates like we have here in Saginaw, MI, to less than 3 years in warmer climates.

Vehicle batteries are not designed to be run down really low, or deep cycled, as it’s called in the auto industry. Ways to prevent excess wear on your battery are not using your headlights, radio, dvd, or other power accessories when the car is off This can deeply deplete your battery over time.

Chances are that you need to replace your car battery if:

You are having trouble starting your car
Your car is slow cranking
You recently had to jump start your car
You recently had to recharge your car’s battery
Your car’s battery is older than two or three years

Special Warning: Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can severely burn your skin and could blind you. If you find yourself with a dead battery, carefully inspect it before you jump start it. If the case is bulging, cracked or leaking, do not jump start it. Damaged batteries can explode or catch fire. Deeply discharged batteries can freeze. Do not jump start a frozen battery. Call Stroebel Automotive Immediately and we can assist you with getting your car or truck battery fixed properly, safely and disposed of in a proper environmentally friendly way.

Automotive service association member Saginaw, MI

ASE Certified Auto Service Shop Saginaw, MI

“Wanted to say THANK YOU for taking care of us when our van’s radiator went bad when we were on our vacation trying to go home, you folks were very kind in taking care of us, and got us fixed faster than expected, the kindness you showed was outstanding, cannot say thank you enough, we got home safely thanks to you folks fixing our van.”

Steve T.

Dear Dale, Brandy, and Ben;

I really appreciate the removal Ben did of the spare tire from underneath my 2008 Uplander. I can now use my spare in case I have a flat. I would have been in a real mess if I would have ever had a flat out on a highway somewhere, and my spare refusing to release from under the van. Thanks again Ben.

If more people would take a look at under the mini vans spare tire periodically, there would be an awfully lot of folks shocked at how rusty and corroded their spare and the underbody carrier mechanism is, particularly here in Michigan. (more…)

Don H. #2

I brought my vehicle to Stroebel’s under emergency circumstances and after a quick thorough diagnosis found I only needed a new battery. Dale did point out that I would need a coolant system flush in the near future which I scheduled for the next week. Dale and Brandy were not only professional and helpful but also a pleasure to work with. I won’t hesitate to recommend this business to all my family and friends. Thank you both so much.

Ann B

Dale and his staff provide top-notch customer service as well as competent and thorough mechanical services, all at a reasonable price. How good are they? I drive from the Flint area to Saginaw to visit Stroebel Automotive. I would not hesitate to take my Jeep there again in the future (and with the way I treat mine, I am sure we will see him again). Make sure to see Dale for your specialized 4×4 needs too.Thanks again Dale!

Paul H.

Dale has been servicing all my vehicles for the past few years. I can trust Dale to do he best job and at great prices. I would not go anywhere else.

Pat L.

I would not take my car anywhere else, the service here can’t be beat. I don’t refer people to places I don’t trust so sending them here is no problem. Only place I will take any of my cars.

Eric K.