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Posted July 20, 2021 Know How

How to Use a Rolling Start to Escape a Dead Battery: 6 Tips

If you have a manual transmission, a rolling start can help you get back on the road.

Posted June 8, 2021 Know How

How to Charge a Car Battery

If you turn your vehicle’s key and nothing happens, you’ll need to know how to charge a car battery. Here we’ll describe how and when to do so.

A car battery installed in the engine bay of a car.

Posted April 12, 2021 Maintenance

What to Do with Your Old Car Battery

If your old car battery isn’t getting the job done, it’s time for a replacement. You’ll also need to dispose of the old one carefully — here’s why and how.

A low battery warning light in a car's instrument cluster.

Posted March 25, 2021 Know How

What Is a Trickle Charger?

What is a trickle charger, and why might you need one? Learn more here about this clever device that keeps batteries of rarely used vehicles charged.

A parked car sits in storage that will need a battery maintainer.

Posted February 18, 2021 Know How

What is a Battery Maintainer?

What is a battery maintainer? This product can keep your car battery charged if the vehicle is unused for long periods of time. Learn more here.

Posted October 20, 2020 Know How

How to Disconnect a Car Battery

Interested in learning how to disconnect a car battery? This task needs to be handled safely to avoid mishaps.

Posted September 15, 2020 Know How

Your car battery is what provides electrical current to your vehicle. It can serve several different roles, but its main function is to power the starter, activating the car’s engine. … Continue Reading 5 Signs of a Weak Car Battery