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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: May 25, 2025
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itsel...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
Published on: Jun 11, 2023
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely.
Unfortunately, m...
Published on: Jan 30, 2022
Need a New Battery? Call Automotive care articles and videos Today
Hello Valparaiso drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you ...
Published on: Dec 25, 2016
Automotive Tips from Automotive care articles and videos: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Automotive care articles and videos when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are ...
Published on: Apr 26, 2016
Make Your Battery Last
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Today's report from Dave's Automotive, Inc. is on car batteries, why they die and...
Published on: Apr 22, 2016