Wheelock's Service
620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026

Wheelock's Service's Guide To Battery Maintenance

Eventually your car battery will fail, and you will need to replace it.  In fact, 70% don’t even make it four years.  There is something you can do to make yours last a little longer. ...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025

A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jan 23, 2024

We Test Batteries At Wheelock's Service In AMES

{{ image('Mjk3') }} Today's AMES vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think ab...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023

Simple Answers from Wheelock's Service for AMES: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Wheelock's Service Answer:That's a good question for AMES drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some ar...
Published on: Sep 12, 2022

Wheelock's Service Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} Wheelock's Service Tech Question:I'm David in AMES, IA. For the last year and a half I've had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a p...
Published on: Jan 28, 2020

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Sep 01, 2019