by dxiang | May 18, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Vehicles equipped with digital key technology introduce new battery diagnostic challenges for dealerships. Unlike traditional key fobs, digital keys rely on constant low-voltage system stability, wireless communication modules, and authentication protocols. A weak or...
by bregione | May 4, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, Servicing and Repairs
The most consistent point of contact most drivers have with a professional service facility is often a quick lube visit, which makes it the single best opportunity to catch a battery problem before it becomes a roadside failure. The oil change customer who declines a...
by bregione | Apr 12, 2026 | EV Battery
An electric vehicle that’s been in a collision should sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before anyone on your team works on or near it. And that’s under the best-case scenario. If there’s visible damage to the battery enclosure, signs of a thermal event, or any...
by bregione | Apr 6, 2026 | Servicing and Repairs
Every service advisor has heard it. You present the battery test results, explain that the battery is testing weak or failing, and recommend a replacement. The customer pauses, looks at you, and says some version of the same thing: “But my car starts fine.” Key...
by bregione | Mar 29, 2026 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, Battery Tips
There are two times a year when battery testing goes from a recommended service item to an absolute front-of-shop priority: the weeks heading into cold weather and the stretch coming out of it. During those windows, vehicle after vehicle rolls in with battery...
