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Close-up of a car battery with residue buildup at the terminals

Posted April 8, 2020 Maintenance

Can a Car Battery Be Recharged?

Can a car battery be recharged? Keep these factors in mind when you’re choosing between a recharge and a new battery.

Close-up of a newly installed car battery displaying several signs and symbols

Posted February 14, 2020 Featured

How Are Car Battery Ratings Determined?

If you’re shopping for a new car battery, replacing the original battery with the same one is the easiest option. But even if you’re just swapping it out with a newer version, it’s important to understand car battery ratings — what they mean and how they make a difference. Car battery ratings cover four different aspects of performance. Learn how to read them, so you can choose the right battery for your car.

A car battery. A car battery may not seem like an important component in your engine bay, but they're complicated energy storage devices that are responsible for a crucial chemical reaction.

Posted October 2, 2019 Know How

How Does A Car Battery Work?

We usually don’t pay much attention to the car battery unless something stops working, but how does a car battery work in the first place?

Posted September 17, 2019 Maintenance

The Average Car Battery Life: When Is It Time for a Change?

Car batteries provide a vehicle’s life force. We rely on them to get our cars started and keep them running, to power helpful onboard accessories and even to charge electronic devices. The average car battery life can be anywhere from three to five years, but the exact…

Posted June 19, 2019 Know How

Are Electric Car Batteries Different from Traditional Lead-Acid Types?

NAPA KNOW HOW car battery replacement Cold Cranking Amps

Posted April 9, 20193 Comments Know How

Car Battery Know How: Cold Cranking Amps and Reserve Capacity

A car battery wears out just like any other battery and needs to be replaced. There are a couple of things you should understand when looking for a new car … Continue Reading Car Battery Know How: Cold Cranking Amps and Reserve Capacity

A car battery in an engine bay. What happens once your car's battery runs out of juice? A car battery gets recycled when it reaches the end of its lifespan. Here's how the process works.

Posted March 11, 20191 Comment Featured

How Are Car Batteries Recycled?

If you’re a vehicle owner who knows the dangers associated with lead-based car batteries, you’ve probably asked the question, “How are car batteries recycled?” Recycling these batteries is essential. The average lead-acid car battery contains as much as 20 pounds of lead. If not properly disposed of, this metal can cause toxicity that can be harmful to both humans and the environment…

Posted February 27, 2019 Know How

Essential Automotive Acronyms for Understanding Your Car’s Battery

These automotive acronyms and abbreviations can help you understand how your car battery works.

Posted February 15, 2019 Know How

6 Reasons to Recycle a Car Battery

There are numerous reasons to recycle a car battery. If you think recycling your car’s battery is pointless, here are six reasons to change your mind.

A highway during a blizzard. Use these four tips to avoid having a dead battery during the coldest months of the year.

Posted February 7, 2019 Featured

4 Winter Car Battery Tips For Cold Weather Survival

Looking for winter car battery tips to keep your car from needing a regular jump-start during the coldest months of the year? It’s true that the snow-and-ice season can take a toll on even the most robust battery, but there are a number of things you can do to not just make it through the chill, but also extend the life of your vehicle’s electrical system in the process…