Battery
Battery Upgrade
When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options. First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets or exceeds your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. But you may have some special needs. When they first put the battery into your vehicle…
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Folks know that car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced. There are a couple of things drivers should know when looking for a new battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other is reserve capacity. Let’s start with cold cranking amps. This can be thought of as the power output…
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When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it, drivers have options. First, let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets or exceeds your vehicle’s specifications. But you may have some special needs. When they first put the battery into your vehicle at the factory, they…
Read MoreAlternator Facts
When your vehicle doesn’t start, the first thing you think of might be the battery. That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to your vehicle’s electrical systems and accessories like your entertainment system, charging ports, and so on. Any extra electricity goes…
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Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have. Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Douglas Automotive Repair and need a new battery, they’re really not that happy about having to spend the money. But the fact is that 70 percent…
Read MoreBattery Replacement–When Should I Do It?
That’s a good question! All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some are replaced before their time. Look, if your battery is dying and you need a jump-start, it could very well be that you have a bad battery. But drivers should have Douglas Automotive Repair test the battery first to…
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Batteries are a huge part of modern life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have? Of course, our purpose here it to talk about your car battery. When people come into our automotive repair shop and need a new battery, they’re really not that happy about having to spend the money. But the fact…
Read MoreAlternator Replacement
Many of you have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on the dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then off if everything is OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. It’s job is to tell you if your vehicle battery’s not charging properly.…
Read MoreBattery Upgrade?
When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – smart drivers have options. First, let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets or exceeds your auto manufacturer’s specifications. But, you may have some critical special needs. When they first put the battery into your vehicle…
Read MoreBattery Service
Battery failure is the #1 cause of vehicle breakdown. Your vehicle’s battery is responsible for providing dependable starting power. It also provides the power needed to run electrical components and accessories such as your interior and exterior lighting, power seats, windows, and radio. Battery service performed by Douglas Automotive Repair Inc.’s expert technicians can ensure…
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