As important as the car battery is to start up the car engine, the alternator is a critical electrical component that produces an electrical current to charge the battery and helps keep the vehicle running. At times, the alternator may malfunction and lead to issues like undercharging, but also overcharging. This article will cover the … Read more
If your car is going to be sitting without being driven, is in storage or has been declared as SORN, then you may need to use a trickle charger to keep the battery charged. Trickle chargers are a type of battery charger that slowly charges a battery over a period of time. This article covers … Read more
Getting into your car on a cold dark morning can be challenging not only for you as a driver but also for your vehicle. It’s very common for car batteries to produce less current at lower temperatures, which makes your starter motor work harder in the morning. The cold weather can also impede the flow … Read more
A dead car battery is a common cause of vehicle breakdowns. Although this happens more often during the colder months, it can happen unexpectedly and can cause disruption and inconvenience when you least expect it. In this article, we will discuss how to identify a flat car battery, the options for reviving or replacing it, … Read more
Batteries can be one of those car components that can be an absolute pain. Sometimes they can inexplicably die or become flat, or the battery terminal can corrode. Battery checks and replacements are among the most requested jobs on cars. In this guide we will share where you can actually find the battery in your … Read more
