Maximizing the Lifespan of Start-Stop System Batteries

Maximizing the Lifespan of Start-Stop System Batteries

In an effort to reduce fuel consumption and comply with ever-tightening CAFÉ fuel economy and emissions standards, carmakers have integrated several new features in vehicles produced over the past decade or so. One such system is Auto Start-Stop, a system that shuts...
The Effects of Overcharging a Battery

The Effects of Overcharging a Battery

If you’ve driven long enough, you’ve experienced the frustration of a car that won’t start or an electrical system that can’t be trusted. While a weak or dead battery is commonly caused by an aging battery that’s due to be changed, it’s not always the case. It could...