by bregione | Oct 7, 2025 | Battery Life
A battery might look like a heavy block that won’t move once it’s in place, but the reality is different. Without hold downs, the battery can shift, vibrate, and create problems that show up as no-starts, false codes, or premature failure. For service managers,...
by jason | Sep 23, 2025 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Beneath the surface of every battery test printout lies a wealth of information, far more than just a pass or fail verdict. These reports hold clues about the true condition of a battery, but many of them are only glanced at in the rush of daily service. By paying...
by jason | Sep 2, 2025 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Every technician knows the value of a solid battery tester. A good diagnostic tool can give you voltage, state of charge, state of health, and a wealth of other information within seconds. But the truth seasoned techs have learned the hard way is that accurate battery...
by jason | Aug 11, 2025 | EV Battery
There’s a lot of buzz about how electric vehicles are “maintenance-free.” And it’s true, EVs don’t need oil changes, timing belts, or spark plugs. But let’s be honest, no car is truly maintenance-free, and that includes EVs. If you’re a service advisor, shop owner or...
by jason | Jul 29, 2025 | Battery Life
Whether you’re dealing with a 12-volt lead-acid battery or a modern high-voltage lithium-ion pack in an EV, vibration and heat are two of the most persistent challenges to battery performance and lifespan. These two factors quietly but steadily contribute to...