Most car batteries have changed very little over many decades, but some have seen vast improvements in design. There have also been new versions of batteries produced for the electric car industry that do not work in exactly the same way as the start… [read more]
Components of a Battery
Today’s car batteries are built in some ways like batteries first used in the early years of the 20th century to start the early model cars in which they were first installed. The advent of the car battery allowed for the removal of the hand-cranke… [read more]
Battery – Will a car battery warranty replace a battery less than a year old if it has been jump started a few times?
When asking this question it is important to first read through the warranty provided with your battery at the time of purchase. Then it is important to consider why you would jump start a new battery several times in the course of a year instead of … [read more]
Battery – Is it normal for a battery to go flat if the car is not driven for several weeks?
Depending on how long “several weeks” happens to be, the answer could be yes. Today’s car batteries have the ability to store energy for long periods of time, often for many weeks, before they go flat. Batteries have a natural ability to discha… [read more]
How To Deal With A Flat battery
A dead battery, or also called a flat battery, is one of the main reasons for unexpected breakdowns. Normally these do not leave you stranded on the side of the road, but in a parking lot or driveway. Before the battery goes flat, you can do certain … [read more]
Battery – Should the Battery Terminals Ever be Disconnected?
This is a common question concerning car batteries and normally involves car owners who plan to take a trip or a holiday for some time and leave their car behind. Though it seems to make sense, disconnecting the battery can often be the wrong decisio… [read more]
Battery – Can My Car’s Fuel Economy Be Affected by a Flat Battery?
A flat, or discharged, battery can be a real pain when you go to start your car in the morning before work. As aggravating as this can be, there are additional issues to consider when dealing with a car that has a battery that is not properly holding… [read more]
Common Reasons for a Flat Battery
A “flat battery” is one that has lost its electrical energy and has left you stranded in a parking lot or along the side of the road. There are many things that may contribute to this problem, but the seven most common are: The battery has reache… [read more]