Battery Test and Replacement in Kankakee, IL
Without a doubt, one of the most important components under the hood is the battery. If you don’t check on its condition frequently enough, you run the risk of getting stranded with a dead vehicle. To avoid this predicament, Midwest Transit Equipment would like to take some time to discuss the importance of this part and how it works.
Importance of a Battery
Everytime you start your car, your battery sends an electric current that provides the initial spark that the engine needs to be brought to life. However, just like your phone or laptop, this part will lose its charge over time and repeated use and become less reliable. If you wait too long before replacing it, it will eventually die out and leave you without a way to start up your vehicle. You should pay extra attention to its condition if you live in areas with extreme temperatures, since this has adverse effects on its lifespan. This is why it's important to consult your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual to see how often you should expect to swap out this component.
Warning Signs
Although it can be easy to forget about, there are few ways to know when it’s time to replace this component. For example, a dying battery may cause your engine to sputter when you try to start it up. If you notice it struggling, it may be time to stop by our Service Department. Furthermore, you should also be cognizant of your cabin lights and be on the lookout for any flickering or dimness. If you have suspicions that your battery is nearing its end, you can perform a visual inspection by popping the hood open and searching for signs of corrosion or frayed wires. In any case, feel free to reach out to one of our friendly team members for assistance.
Online Resources
Before you pay us a visit, there are a few online tools that can be utilized to your advantage. With any questions that you may have, use our Ask a Tech page to get in direct contact with one of our associates. Once received, we’ll reply with a detailed response. When you’re ready to come visit our garage, head to the Schedule Appointment page to book a time that works best with you. To have your work done at a discounted price, be sure to look through our service specials before you make the trip out.
When you’re ready for a battery test and replacement in Kankakee, IL, Midwest Transit Equipment is the place to go. Give us a call today to book your appointment.
Sales Hours
(800) 933-2412
| Monday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Outstanding Communication and Service
Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Keeping our buses running safely and on time takes a lot of teamwork - and quick, reliable service makes all the difference. When you want to do the best, you partner with the best ”
Midwest is great
“ Parts and service are always helping me out. Whether I need a replacement part for my fleet or providing a service fixing something on one of my buses. I'd recommend them. They're busy, but service is quality and everyone is always friendly. ”
Great company
“ Midwest transit is a great company! Thanks John, for your all-star team. ”
Great to do business with
“ Eric and Jason really know their bus stuff! Great to do business with! ”
Quick Fix and Great Service – Thanks Wally!
“ Had an air conditioning condenser for our bus! Thanks Wally ”
No Complaints
“ Always great in getting our bus back to our facility as quick as possible. Never had an issue or complaint with their service. ”
Exceptional Team, Start to Finish
“ Let's begin in the Receptionist department - Excellent, friendly and Great attitude. Now parts department - Friendly, Great attitude and more. Garage department - Just WOW. Blew me away with friendliness. Now let's talk service Manager - Knows his stuff, no questions. Great, friendly and Very Helpful. Now Facility Manager, I wish i knew even Half of the Stuff he does. His mind must always be going, thinking, researching and So much Experience. Just Makes me humble to be in the same Room with him. ”
Friendly staff
“ Nice friendly staff ”
Helpful
“ Very friendly and helpful! ”
Very knowledgeable
“ They know buses. They are very willing to work with you on your needs and learn about what they need to do to make the buses right for your area. They are also very helpful and understanding when something needs changed. ”
A Decade of Excellence with Midwest Transit
“ Midwest Transit has been good to me. Their staff's professionalism from bus purchases to service to parts is perfect (and I'm not easily pleased) I've never gone wrong in my 10 years of dealing with this company. Keep it great Midwest Transit! Berry N Transit Rentals, Shenise Berry ”
Staff is nice and friendly
“ I been done there 3 times I love going to there location I work for a school bus company the first time I drove a bus back to Waukegan I loved the drive the busses are great they handle easily good staff nice and friendly ”
Always Great
“ Always a great job from Tim & Ken! ”
Dave Hoffman went above and beyond
“ Dave Hoffman went up and beyond for us in a time of need. Wonderful employee. ”
Excellent bus dealership
“ Midwest transit is an excellent bus dealership. We deliver a lot of units for them and the personnel on each location is a pleasure to deal with. I have to single out Tom he went above and beyond for me today I appreciate it. ”
Reliable Service That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Another bus driver and I drove up to this business where our Buses are serviced and warranty work is done. So we drove up there to retrieve one of our Schools Buses and bring it back to Joplin to get placed back into service. This business is on top of what they do and they do a spectacular job. ”
Wonderful experience
“ Awesome people and great service! They made buying a bus a wonderful experience and went out of their way to accommodate us. The Marshall facility is top notch. They have terrific staff in all departments. I would give a shout out to the employees that provided exceptional service, but I would just be naming them all. ”
Courteous
“ They were courteous with my arrival for our company purchase ”
Efficient Service
“ Very efficient and professional. ”
Close 

“ The team does an excellent job communicating about purchase orders and parts availability. They are quick to respond, great at sourcing parts even the hard-to-find ones, and always willing to go the extra mile. I have no complaints; they are knocking it out of the park. Shoutout to John and Zach for doing a great job! ”