How to Avoid Cold Weather Issues

Seasonal maintenance is a must for ensuring that your vehicle is prepared for the street. During seasonal maintenance, your service technician can test your battery to ensure it is strong enough to last throughout the winter. If you require a replacement battery, our tech can supply you with exactly the information that you need to choose the best option for your motor vehicle. With a Powerful Vehicle Battery, You're Never Going to be Stranded



Search for Signs That Your Car Battery May Must be Replaced

It is rare that a vehicle battery will only stop working out of nowhere. There are warning signs that you can keep an eye on. For instance, if your car or truck is slow to begin when you turn the key, your battery life might be coming up on the end of its life. Popping the hood and taking a look can reveal signs of rust. This may mean your battery is leaking battery acid and should be replaced.

 Plan Ahead

By Getting Your Vehicle in for Seasonal Maintenance Prior to Winter With no drained battery to manage Canadian winters can be severe and cold in the best of time. By keeping an eye on it during this season having your car battery checked prior to the cold weather strikes, and taking steps to keep it warm, you can guarantee your vehicle will be ready to take you where you need to be all winter long.

To find out more on how to keep your battery possible throughout the year, contact Ogden Truck Trailer & Auto Repair today!

Install a Car Battery Blanket for Added Protection Throughout the Coldest Winter Weather

It may sound funny, but tucking your battery to some battery blanket is an effective way to keep it in working condition. Your vehicle battery is wrapped round by A battery blanket also fits within a battery cover. These blankets plug into an electrical outlet and create heat to ensure your battery fluid doesn't freeze while it is out in the cold. Set the key in the ignition, nobody wants to enter their car on a cold winter morning and have nothing happen. Unfortunately, it happens more frequently than you might think, particularly if you're not taking good care of your vehicle battery. Fortunately, there are ways to stop battery problems in cold weather.

Together with our tips, you will confidently start your automobile without difficulty on evenings and days all winter long.

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