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Increase the Life of Your Car Battery

Does your car battery die every twelve to eighteen months? Having a dead car battery is embarrassing and can be a hassle. Extend the life of your car battery with these simple tips.

1. Keep the battery terminals clean and inspect regularly (i.e. monthly) for corrosion.

2. Start the car before operating car accessories and operate (drive) the car to allow the battery to get topped off by the car alternator which produces electricity and as a by-product charges the car battery after voltage drops in the battery.

3. Keep the battery secure and free from vibration. Batteries that shake can become damaged and short circuited or worse cause damage to your car.

4. Insulate the battery from extreme temperature changes with a car battery insulation kit. These usually come with new cars already, however you can find replacements specifically made to fit your car's battery compartment. The sleeves are usually plastic or an acid resistant/thermal resistant material that insulates your battery but still allows it to vent.

5. Invest in a car battery charger that will maintain an optimum charge level when your car is not in use or when you go on vacation.

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Jack Williams Tire & Auto Service Centers specializes in all of your vehicle's service needs. Whether your vehicle needs factory scheduled maintenance, state inspections or emission inspections, Jack Williams' ASE certified professionals know just how to help you. Visit any of our 29 locations to meet with Jack Williams' team of experts for alignments, brakes, shocks, struts, exhausts, batteries, fluid services, oil changes, filters, belts, hoses, diagnostics and more! Jack Williams Tire is proud to employ ASE certified technicians.