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Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itsel...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026
No Charge (Why Won’t My Battery Hold a Charge?)
When your vehicle’s battery is dead, it leaves you with that horrible, helpless feeling. A dead battery means it won’t hold a charge, and there are several reasons it won’t.
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Published on: Mar 08, 2026
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024