Types of Car Batteries
September 26th, 2019
You don’t put enough thought into your car batteries until it gives out. Then you think about how you just got this battery replaced a few months ago when in reality, it’s been three years. Your car battery does a lot for your car but has two important jobs. It exists mainly to start your car after you’ve turned it off. To start your engine, you need to create a spark to begin the ignition process. Your battery stores this energy to create the spark. The other job that your car battery does is to power the electrical components of your vehicle. This includes your headlights, your cabin lights, your radio, your dashboard, your window control, your mirror alignment and much more.
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Winter is Coming
October 15th, 2015
The days are getting shorter, there’s a snap in the air, and before you know it, the winter months are going to be upon us. Is your vehicle ready? 
• Wipers: Even the best windshield wipers are only good for about a year; normal wear, the sun’s UV rays and the elements take their toll on them. Get a good look and check them for chunks, strips or chips missing, and replace if necessary for a streak-free field of vision in wet weather. Hint: a fresh application of
Rain-X on your windshield and window glass can help visibility greatly.
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