AGM Vs. Lead-Acid Battery: Which Is Right for Your Car?

Shopping for a new car battery — how complicated can it be? Maybe more than you realize. You should consider: Battery Type: AGM (absorbent glass mat) or traditional lead-acid? Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): Does the battery have enough juice to start your car reliably in cold weather? Reserve Capacity (RC): Does the battery have reserve [...]