Battery Hold Downs

Some car parts are often overlooked even by those responsible owners who never skimp on scheduled maintenance and are used to keeping their vehicle always in top shape. A battery hold down is no exception. Nevertheless, because it keeps the battery secured against the tray, it prevents damage to the battery and other parts under the hood. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for battery hold downs to corrode and break. Improperly secured, the battery is subjected to excessive vibrations and bouncing, which shorten its service life. When the battery is unclamped, it can start wiggling around under the hood and can eventually touch metal components and short out, causing a fire. That's why small parts like battery tray clamps cannot be ignored.

It's a good idea to check the condition of a battery hold down once in a while. Just pop the hood and try to move the battery up and down (of course, with the engine off, the transmission in park, the parking brake activated, and with no jewelry on your hands). A properly secured battery should not move. You may need to tighten a loosened hold down. On older vehicles, it can be eaten away by corrosion or even be missing. It can also bend and break, as automakers often scrimp on parts that are less critical than others. Whatever your reasons to buy a replacement battery hold down bracket, we will provide you with the component whose quality is second to none, at an economical price.