Battery Tips

If you manage an electric vehicle fleet, you’ll know how disruptive battery issues can be. A flat or failing battery doesn’t just sideline a vehicle; it can throw off your schedule, your drivers and your bottom line. Good battery management puts you back in control. With the right tools and approach, you’ll keep your vehicles […]

With over 1.4 million Electric Vehicles on the road in 2024 and a large push from government and vehicle manufacturers for drivers to switch over to EV’s, service centres have long been wondering how they will be able to service this ‘new’ vehicle type. For servicing and support, will EV drivers need to visit OEM

It is well known that batteries suffer in the Winter, we highly recommend being PROACTIVE when it comes to battery maintenance in the cold, harsh winter months. The cold winter weather can reduce the battery’s performance by 50%, causing many cars not being able to start up, let alone warm up! The AA have recorded

Every vehicle’s reliability – even EV’s – depends on the 12V battery, a faulty battery creates a faulty vehicle, but a battery’s performance isn’t just down to the condition on the inside of the battery. Many outside factors can affect battery health, leading to more roadside breakdowns. . When a battery fault occurs, the first

In recent years, car manufactures have fitted Automatic Stop/Start technology to vehicles in a bid to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This system will shut down the engine when the vehicle is at a complete stop and re-engage the engine when you either put your foot on the clutch in a manual vehicle or press

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