Posted on 2/26/2020
As most adults do, we have a routine. . .what’s not part of that routine is a dead car battery. To avoid an auto nightmare, first let’s get into what exactly your car battery does. It is a storage unit that supplies power to all the electrical components throughout your car, such as the starter, radio, power windows etc. Your car also has an alternator that is designed to maintain the battery and keep it fully charged. All the different electrical components are put to work by the zap of electricity your car battery provides which in turn delivers the power to your starter. In other words, your battery is the beating heart of your vehicle, as you may have figured out the hard way at some point, without it your vehicle will not start. So, when is the right time to change out your battery? The most obvious answer is when it’s dead, but the most effective answer is every 3-5 years. The best tip to avoid any dead battery issues is to h ... read more