As the temperature drops, so does your car battery’s power. Before you break out the hot chocolate and curl up by the fire, make sure your battery is ready for winter. Otherwise, Jack Frost will quite literally be nipping at your nose while you’re stranded with a car that won’t start. Starting a vehicle in …
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Temperatures are rising and you’re looking forward to summer sun and fun! The question is, is your car ready to beat the heat? Everyone knows that winter’s chill can kill a car battery faster than you can say Jack Frost, but did you know that high heat is the number one cause of a dead …
Modern vehicles offer drivers a smorgasbord of onboard accessories and entertainment, from multimedia players and Bluetooth connectivity to backup cameras, GPS navigation and heated seats. These items draw power from the car battery, slowly depleting its strength and ability to do its most important job: start your vehicle! Here are four little known culprits that …
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After a long, cold winter, temperatures are rising, the air is fragrant with spring blossoms and the open road is beckoning. Cold and icy weather takes a toll on several important components in your vehicle. Before you pack the picnic basket and take a drive with the windows down, use this five-point checklist for spring …
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