by jason | Mar 18, 2024 | Battery Life, Battery101, Servicing and Repairs
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...
by jason | Mar 8, 2024 | EV Battery
With the shift to electrification in full swing, early adopters have now been in many of the mainstream EVs for up to a decade. And as the federally mandated eight-year warranty period comes to an end for some drivers, instances increase of battery issues. Reduced...
by jason | Mar 5, 2024 | Battery101
While most drivers understand the importance of a healthy car battery, the jumble of letters and numbers on the label often remains a mystery. Among these specifications, the amp-hour (Ah) rating is a crucial number that directly impacts the performance and longevity...
by jason | Feb 23, 2024 | Battery101, Servicing and Repairs
With a typical battery lifespan of around three to five years and an average vehicle lifecycle of around 13 years, changing a car battery is going to be necessary at some point. For many vehicles, it’ll need to happen three or four times before the vehicle is taken...
by jason | Feb 16, 2024 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, EV Battery
As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity and become a more common sight on our roads, the need for effective battery diagnostics becomes increasingly crucial. Battery health plays a significant role in the overall performance, efficiency, and long-term...
by jason | Feb 14, 2024 | Battery Technology
The automotive world is accelerating at an incredible pace, with electric vehicles and hybrid systems redefining our commute experience. Central to this transformation is car battery technology, a field that has witnessed monumental changes within the past decade...
by jason | Feb 5, 2024 | How-tos, Servicing and Repairs
A new calendar year has arrived, and with it come expectations for growth in your automotive service business. Whether your service department has reached capacity for vehicles per day or you have room for additional customers, you’ll need to achieve better results by...
by jason | Jan 30, 2024 | Battery Life
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...
by jason | Jan 22, 2024 | Battery101, Servicing and Repairs
In the midst of a cold spell, a common sight unfolds. Drivers fire up their cars amid a frosty fog, scraping ice from windshields and shoveling out their driveways. Inevitably, hundreds, or even thousands, of calls will be placed to roadside assistance services like...
by jason | Jan 15, 2024 | EV Battery, Servicing and Repairs
As the automotive industry undergoes a seismic shift towards electric vehicles, repair shops and service departments at dealerships find themselves at the forefront of a new era in vehicle servicing. There’s no mistaking the fact that fossil fuel-burning vehicles will...
