Our stores use Bosch, Superstart, Interstate, and Pro-Series batteries.

Automotive Battery Tips

• Test your battery on a regular basis, including when you have your car serviced, before long trips or after it's been recharged.

• Maintain all areas/parts of your vehicle as directed in your owner's manual and/or by your mechanic. This will reduce the chance of other engine components draining power from your battery. It's not always the battery's fault when a car doesn't start, but often a symptom of other problems.

• Although you can usually count on a battery to last a good three-to-five years, you should still keep an eye on it, as well as your battery cables.

• Make sure the battery cables are fastened securely and not corroded. If you find corrosion around the battery terminals, clean the terminals and the cables thoroughly. To do this, just mix a little baking soda with water and use a toothbrush to carefully brush around the cable connectors. If corrosion is excessive, replace the cables.

• Service Need: Over time corrosion accumulates on the battery posts and terminals to the degree that this build-up begins to drain power from the battery. That’s one of the reasons battery failure is the #1 culprit for calls made requesting roadside assistance.

• Solution: A battery cleaner and leak detector is applied after a thorough cleaning and inspection. Anti-corrosion Battery Terminal Protectors are installed and the battery posts, terminals and case are sealed.

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