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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.

Looking to buy car batteries , but which one?

Posted March 12, 2020 Featured

How to Buy a Car Battery and When to Buy Car Batteries

Your car’s battery is an integral part of your vehicle’s electrical system. When it fails, you’re not going anywhere. The time to consider your next battery purchase is before you need one, as batteries sometimes fail with little warning. Here’s how to buy a car battery and what you need to know about getting the right one for your vehicle…

Off-road vehicle splashing through water and mud

Posted February 21, 2020 Know How

How to Choose the Right Off-Road Battery

Here’s how to choose the right off-road battery for your outdoor vehicle, so you won’t be left stranded miles from the nearest jump-start.

Side view of a white SUV parked on muddy, snowy grass

Posted January 31, 2020 Know How

How to Start a Cold Car Engine

Knowing how to start a cold car engine can really save you in the winter months. Here are a few helpful tips to get you moving.

Under the hood with a close-up of the car's battery

Posted January 24, 2020 Know How

Have You Checked Your Battery Hold-Down Lately?

Your battery hold-down keeps your battery in place to prevent damage to it and other parts under the hood. Here’s how often you should check it.

A snow-covered car drives through winter weather at night

Posted January 1, 2020 Know How

How to Service a Car Battery to Prepare for Winter

Learn some tips for how to service a car battery before winter weather leaves you stranded.

Posted October 25, 2019 Maintenance

The Effect of Temperature on Battery Life

The effect of temperature on battery life can be profound, especially in extreme hot and cold weather. Learn how to care for your battery year-round.

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, 20191 Comment 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…

A car battery located under the hood. Battery located just under the hood, as usual.

Posted July 29, 2019 Know How

Where Is My Car Battery?

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Where is My Car Battery?” you might be surprised to find out it’s not always under the hood.