by bregione | Apr 6, 2026 | Servicing and Repairs
Every service advisor has heard it. You present the battery test results, explain that the battery is testing weak or failing, and recommend a replacement. The customer pauses, looks at you, and says some version of the same thing: “But my car starts fine.” Sometimes...
by bregione | Mar 29, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, Battery Tips
There are two times a year when battery testing goes from a recommended service item to an absolute front-of-shop priority: the weeks heading into cold weather and the stretch coming out of it. During those windows, vehicle after vehicle rolls in with battery...
by bregione | Mar 24, 2026 | Battery101
A vehicle that’s been sitting for an extended stretch presents a challenge when it’s time to bring it back into service. Whether it’s a seasonal driver that spent the winter in a garage, a fleet unit that was parked during a slow period, or a customer vehicle that sat...
by bregione | Mar 3, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Vehicles equipped with digital key technology introduce new battery diagnostic challenges for dealerships. Unlike traditional key fobs, digital keys rely on constant low-voltage system stability, wireless communication modules, and authentication protocols. A weak or...
by bregione | Mar 1, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Dealerships are moving away from reactive battery replacement and toward predictive, data-driven strategies. Rather than waiting for no-start events, forward-thinking service departments are using advanced diagnostic tools and stored test history to identify battery...
