Tag: Safety

From the day it is manufactured, a car battery starts to deteriorate gradually up to the point that it will be too weak to start your car. Knowing that an average car battery has an expected life span of only 3 to 5 years, it’s important to check your car battery’s health every once in a while so you can replace it before it gets to the point that you won’t be able to start your car at the most inconvenient place and time. A basic car battery test can easily be done with a simple, affordable tool most people already own: a multimeter. If you can diagnose a bad battery with your multimeter before it quits, you’ll have time to…

A car battery is a key component in any vehicle. It needs to be in perfect shape to start your car, especially in winter conditions. If you don’t take good care of it, you might find yourself on the side of the road in the dead of winter with a dead battery sooner than you might think. By simply charging your car battery every now and then or connecting it to a trickle charger routinely, your battery will always be topped up, reliable and ready to go. It will live much longer too. In this article, we’ll explain 5 different methods you can use to charge a car battery, depending on your…

No need to call a tow truck or a mechanic when your car won’t start because of a dead battery. It’s very easy to jump start your car yourself with a few simple tools and some basic knowledge. You’ll get your car running in no time and it won’t cost a dime!