Are you shopping for a new car battery? Then, you may have encountered the acronym "AGM" somewhere along the line. But what is AGM, exactly, and why have AGM batteries taken the automotive industry by storm? Is it yet another transient technology that will soon be obsolete? This blog will explain what AGM batteries are, [...]
Brrrr! Winter has arrived. You dash to the car and press the ignition button, only nothing happens. The car lets out a groan and dies. The discount battery you purchased is letting you know why it came so cheap. It's short on cold-cranking amps (CCA) — a crucial factor in frigid temperatures. Without enough of [...]
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a battery nerd, a smartphone user, or a car owner, periodic battery calibration should be on your radar. It can prolong the life of your devices. It's an important maintenance practice for most rechargeable devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles (EVs). In this blog, we'll cover the basics [...]
You're running late for work and a big meeting. No time for designer coffee today — you were up all night fine-tuning a presentation for the new client and barely had time to shower. You sprint to the car, hit the ignition, and nothing. The car won't start. The battery's dead. You're doomed. To make [...]
Does your motorcycle struggle to start? It could be due to: A faulty starter motor Bad wiring or connections A lack of fuel A clogged air filter A faulty kill switch or ignition switch Most likely, though, you have a dying battery. Motorcycle batteries last between 2 and 5 years. Exposure to extreme temperatures, poor [...]
Selecting the right car battery is like navigating a dark maze of technical jargon and specs. Follow this guide like the golden thread of Theseus, and you'll never be lost or discouraged. You'll emerge from the battery maze unscathed. Of course, if you live close to Santa Ana, CA, your best option is to stop [...]
Have you ever experienced a dead car battery? With luck, you were at home, and a jump-start or call to AAA solved the problem. But maybe you were in the middle of nowhere, stranded in 100-degree F heat as your mobile phone battery also died. Keeping your car battery healthy can save you a lot [...]
A car with a dead battery is a car that won't run. Cars need a surge of energy to start and a steady electrical flow to power components. Nearly everyone with an older car has dealt with a dead battery, but even new cars can run out of juice. You may have left the dome [...]
