Now that autumn has arrived, I've noticed that I need to turn my headlights on when I head out to work in the morning and when I drive home in the evening. These shorter days really showed me that my headlight seems dimmer than usual. If this has never happened to you, I'll let you in on a little secret… dim headlights can indicate that...
Have you noticed starting your car on cold mornings is getting harder? Did you know that it is common for auto batteries to fail during winter months? Schedule your auto battery inspection to to check the battery type, battery terminals, battery cables, and electrolyte level and avoid being stranded with a car that won't start. Your auto technician will determine whether they can successfully recharge...
Winter driving conditions can often lead to an unexpected dead battery. There can be several reasons for your vehicle charging system to require a replacement battery. Whatever the reason, ensure the technician performs a battery registration on your new car battery. Winter Driving And Your Car Battery The performance of your car battery can suffer during the cold winter months. Freezing temperatures can lower lead-acid battery capacity...
This month's Fall Car Care Tip is to recommend you schedule a Battery Inspection with your local service station. They will check your battery life, clean your battery terminals, and determine if you need a battery recharge or replacement. Did you know that it’s common for a car battery to fail once the weather gets cold? Most people assume that the cold weather is to blame,...
Leaving your car stationary for weeks or months at a time can cause an array of issues, so it’s best to get ahead of the problem....
When batteries become corroded, it can decrease the voltage to the starter making it hard to start, especially with larger build ups. If left too long, it can also corrode the cable ends. ...
How do you know when your battery needs to be replaced?. Good question. If you live in Michigan, the average life of a battery is about 5 years. Some batteries last a little longer and some are no so lucky. Here are a few tips from Ron's Garage to maximize the life of your battery. First, these are a few things that will shorten...