Frequently Asked Questions

Cost, warranty, and charging questions?

How much does the battery replacement cost? 

A new car battery costs from $60 to $200 and your dealer may…

Can a problem with battery terminals cause the vehicle not to start?

Yes. If one of the battery terminals is loose or corroded, it may cause many problems including a no-start, check…

Can you test a battery with a voltmeter?

Battery voltage is a good indicator of the state of charge of the battery. A fully charged battery should read…

Considering changing your car battery? Here are 11 critical things to know.

1. With proper care, a car battery can last five years on average. If you live in a hot climate,…

What are three signs that my car battery is failing?

1.     When the battery is weak, you might notice that the engine turns over slower than usual and the dash…

When do I need to change a car battery?

The main function of a car battery is to start your car.

Many cars have a single maintenance-free 12-volt acid…

Battery Terminology

What does cold cranking amps (CCA) mean?

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is a rating used in the battery industry to…

What are group 31 batteries?

Group 31 12-Volt commercial batteries are for heavy-duty purposes such as heavy trucks, buses, coaches, and more.

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Where can I recycle batteries?

Battery recycling is extremely important to the environment and to our industry.

These products are considered dangerous goods and…

What is an AGM battery?

Both flooded and AGM batteries contain electrolyte mixture within the battery comprised of approximately 35% sulfuric acid by volume.

That…