by jason | Jul 29, 2025 | Battery101
For more than a century, lead-acid batteries have powered internal combustion engine vehicles, setting the standard for 12-volt systems. From compact sedans to heavy-duty trucks, this chemistry has remained a fixture under the hood. But as battery technology...
by jason | Jul 14, 2025 | Servicing and Repairs
Nobody gets excited about warranties. But when a customer’s 12-volt battery dies unexpectedly, they suddenly want to know exactly what’s covered, how much they owe (if anything), and whether they’re being treated fairly. As service advisors and managers, you’re often...
by jason | Jun 26, 2025 | EV Battery, Servicing and Repairs
Let’s address one thing right off the hop: just because EVs don’t need oil changes doesn’t mean they don’t need service. In fact, when it comes to preventative maintenance, EVs present new opportunities for shops that know where to look. As more customers roll in with...
by jason | Jun 20, 2025 | EV Battery
Electric vehicles are becoming more common in service bays, trade-in lanes, and used car inventories. With that comes a wave of new questions, and when a customer complains of lost range or when a used EV arrives with a battery past its prime, is there something that...
by jason | May 30, 2025 | Battery101
When most people think about battery problems, they picture a cold winter morning. But in reality, it’s the summer heat that silently does the most damage. High temperatures accelerate internal battery degradation, shorten lifespan, and increase the risk of failure,...
