Battery Test and Inspection
Once you’ve brought home your vehicle from Taylor Chrysler Jeep Dodge, you have the responsibility to care for your car’s overall condition. This will provide you with smooth driving in Bourbonnais, and you can keep up with your car’s maintenance with the help of our Service Department. Don’t get stuck on the road with a damaged battery by scheduling regular tests and inspections between replacements. If you’re interested in knowing more about this service, read this overview we’ve prepared.
Battery Purpose
Your car has an engine that runs on gasoline, but in order for your gas to ignite and your motor to engage, you need the electrical spark of the vehicle battery. This part is also responsible for powering all of the electrical components within the cabin, such as your displays, your climate control system, and the interior lights. If you connect your phone to charge, the battery is providing that power to get your device back to 100 percent. Because it plays such a large role in the overall function of your vehicle, the model battery must be taken care of and replaced as soon as it is unable to hold charge any longer. Different models require different battery sizes, depending on the energy needed to engage the engine, so read over your Owner’s Manual for more information about your car battery.
Test and Inspection
Our Service Department performs three different tests in order to determine if the cell is in working condition. The first is a visual check where we will give it a look over to ensure there’s no leaking battery acid and the connections are all correctly placed. Next, a charge level inspection ensues, as we connect important instruments to check the capacity your battery has and if it’s holding charge correctly. Finally, a performance test is executed so we know your car turns on as it should.
Service Department
Visit Taylor Chrysler Jeep Dodge to receive car maintenance. You don’t need to have a CDJR model in your possession to receive assistance from our service technicians. If you’re in need of servicing for your CDJR model, we can replace any fluids or parts with genuine Mopar® components, courtesy of our Parts Department. For answers to any questions, use our Ask a Tech form in order to receive assistance directly from our experts.
Service Hours
815-839-9169
| Monday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Battery Tests Performed:
- Visual Test
- Charge Test
- Performance Test
Dealership Information
Testimonials
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
“ Brandon is a A-1 salesman. Thank him and the dealership for taking care of us. Will always recommend to family and friends. ”
5 Stars!
“ Rachel really listened for our needs in a new truck and went above and beyond to find the perfect vehicle. She is wonderful to work. She doesn’t just try to sell a vehicle! She is in it for customer satisfaction! ”
5 Stars!
“ Everyone at Taylor was friendly and helpful. I have bought a number of cars and this was the quickest, easiest process ever. The dealership is well maintained, clean and inviting. Brandon was very helpful and personable. He made the whole process very simple. Craig in finance was very thorough in his explanation of everything. I appreciate everything they did to make this process simple and painless. ”
5 Stars!
“ The experience was great. Brandon went above and beyond. Love my new Jeep. Thank you all ”
5 Stars!
“ This local dealership has great inventory, accommodating hours, awesome deals and the most wonderful employees. Brandon Scroggins was who helped me buy my new vehicle and I never felt pressured or coaxed into anything. I told him exactly what I was looking for and he made it happen. I’d recommend anyone looking for a new car to go see Brandon at Taylor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! ”
5 Stars!
“ It was a great experience buying a car from Taylor CDJR. The overall experience was the best I’ve had buying a new car. It was the fastest and most upfront With Options and flexibility To get the deal done. Jessica, who initiated contact was wonderful and Brandon was awesome from the first text And Got answers to all my questions. He really made it easy to know what the car value was and worked with me on my trade-in. Highly recommend Brandon if you go to there to get a new car or used car, good guy. Cody, the finance professional laid out everything nice and clear. Tori helped to set up the app and made sure that I didn’t have any questions about the vehicle. I would highly recommend purchasing your vehicle at Taylor CDJR. ”
5 Stars!
“ Dylan was very patient and understanding. He stayed well past closing hours to make sure we got what we needed at a price we could afford. ”
5 Stars!
“ Wonderful experience! So kind even after I accidentally emailed the owner Jim, he was more than happy to help. It was a rainy day and they pulled the car inside to check it out without getting soaked. No hidden fees. Cody had the paperwork ready to go when I arrived. I maybe spent an hour total there. I drove 3 hours to buy my dream car and I would do it again in a heartbeat! ”
5 Stars!
“ Friendly service! Go see Victoria for a new or used vehicle! All around great atmosphere compared to other dealerships in my opinion. ”
5 Stars!
“ Oil change done while I waited. In and out in about half an hour. ”
5 Stars!
“ Got to admit, they made buying a vehicle out-of-state an absolute delight and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again!!!! ”
5 Stars
“ Brandon helped my husband find a jeep grand cherokee with very very low miles with a deal we couldnt pass up. He made the transaction easy and quick! I would highly recommend using him to buy a car from. Thanks Brandon! ”
Excellent customer service!
“ Excellent customer service! From the start they appreciated our business & gave us the Best deal around. Great experience no hassle no games. Jimmy made us feel like family. Jayson took care of us. They were so good to us we bought 2 cars within a few weeks. I would highly recommend our friends & family to go see Jimmy for the Best deal & the best car buying experience! ”
Thank you Taylor Jeep
“ Drove an hour to this dealership because of the good reviews and we were not disappointed. Would highly recommend. From the initial call with Ashlyn, from the salesman Cody was exceptional and felt no pressure to buy. Also worked with Craig, who was honest and didn't try to sell on stuff we didn't need. Frank was awesome, spending a good amount of time to go over the cars features and answering all of my questions. Thank you Taylor Jeep ”
Everyone at Taylor who helped me with my first new...
“ Everyone at Taylor who helped me with my first new purchase of a car made it super easy and welcoming, they made sure I got the best service especially Jayson recommending Alejandro to finalize our sale. Would recommend to anyone looking for a vehicle. ”
My experiences at Taylor Dodge has been very good. They...
“ My experiences at Taylor Dodge has been very good. They sales man treated me very kind . I love my New Jeep Renegade. Thank you Taylor Dodge. ”
Outstanding service and professionalism.
“ Outstanding service and professionalism. ”

“ No pressure dealership! From Brandon (salesman) to Craig (Finance) everything went so smoothly. Thank you! I highly recommend. ”