Bur Dubai mechanic says my alternator is fine but battery keeps dying – who’s right?
I’m going in circles with my 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. The battery died twice in the last month, so I took it to a shop in Bur Dubai. They tested the alternator and said it’s charging perfectly at 14.2 volts, and they sold me a new battery. Two weeks later, same problem. Now they’re saying maybe I have a “parasitic drain” and want 500 dirhams to diagnose it. I’m not sure if I trust them anymore because they didn’t catch this the first time. I need a proper Trusted 60AH Battery Specialist in Bur Dubai who actually knows how to find electrical drains instead of just swapping parts. I saw Amaron’s battery page and they mention diagnostic services. Has anyone here had a mystery battery drain that turned out to be something stupid like a glove box light or a bad relay? How much should a proper drain test cost? Also is it true that some shops just disconnect the battery every night as a bandaid? I’m tired of jump starting my car every morning. Any recommendations for an honest electrical specialist in Bur Dubai would save my sanity. Thanks.
