As the winter weather abates and the threat of snow and cold is in the rearview mirror, there tends to be an influx of appointments at dealerships and service shops. Let’s face it, winter weather can be harsh on many aspects of a vehicle, and car batteries certainly...
In an effort to reduce fuel consumption and comply with ever-tightening CAFÉ fuel economy and emissions standards, carmakers have integrated several new features in vehicles produced over the past decade or so. One such system is Auto Start-Stop, a system that shuts...
Vehicle owners want to get the most out of car batteries, and considering how important they are for everything from powering our vehicles to running other automotive systems, it can be difficult to tell whether a battery is close to its point of failure....
Every year, spring weather gives way to summer heat and unpredictable weather conditions that accompany it. Getting out of winter unscathed is something to celebrate, but a vehicle is even more susceptible to the detriments that the summer can bring. Whether you’re a...
A car’s reserve power source, the battery, is designed to be hardy and capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions like humidity and extreme temperatures. But it can only take so much, and anything outside of normal operating conditions can begin to...