Battery Tips

No matter what size workshop you operate or what vehicles you are working on, battery maintenance is essential to ensure vehicles stay on the road and are reliable. Implementing a battery management programme in your workshop can sound daunting, however with the right equipment, support and know-how, you can reduce battery failure and see your […]

Maintaining batteries is important, but so is maintaining your Midtronics battery tester. Ensuring that your Midtronics battery tester is in best condition will reduce maintenance costs and equipment downtime. There are a few simple steps to take to ensure that your battery tester is kept in its best condition. Checking your cables Your cables are

Routine battery testing is often overlooked. By introducing one simple additional step into your service routine you can increase your workshop profit opportunities and customer satisfaction with ease. Follow the steps below… Test every battery! Test every battery that enters your workshop! By doing this you will reveal opportunities that you didn’t realise were there

Finding the correct battery charger to suit your needs can be difficult. We offer battery chargers from leading brands Midtronics, CTEK and DEFA. These brands are well known within the automotive industry for their technology, reliability, useful features and ease of use We have created this Battery Charger Buying Guide to help you find your

CTEK is well known for its high quality vehicle charging solutions, offering chargers suitable for consumers and professionals. A lot of CTEK’s products have their unique 8 Step charging technology built in, but what does that mean and how does it work? Some other chargers on the market will provide the battery with a certain

Rotronics only supply Midtronics battery testers, due to their accuracy, features and user benefits. Understanding how to carry out a battery test and understand the results is vital for a successful battery management programme. Before the Battery Test Before testing any battery, it is essential to carry out some pre-test checks. The physical state of

Battery failure is the leading cause of vehicle breakdowns, accurate testing can allow you to make informed decisions to ensure vehicles are not leaving with a discharged or dead battery. By implementing a testing programme, battery replacements can be avoided, saving you time, effort and money. Now is the perfect time to invest in new

EFB batteries are an enhanced version of standard wet-flooded technology. These type of batteries should not be confused with standard flooded or AGM batteries. The primary benefits of EFB technology are improved charge acceptance and greater cyclic durability when operating in a reduced state of charge. CAN I TEST EFB BATTERIES WITH MY BATTERY TESTER?

As many as 80% of roadside breakdowns are caused by battery-related issues, such as discharged batteries. To help commercial vehicle workshop managers improve their battery management processes to reduce this statistic, we’ve put together our top three best practice tips to for maintaining the battery in a commercial vehicle. These practices help to ensure vehicles