Warning Sign: If your car struggles to start after driving, the alternator may be the problem. Solution: Have a trusted mechanic inspect your alternator to avoid unnecessary battery replacements. Parasitic Draws—even when your car is off, its battery powers essential systems like the clock, radio...
If your car’s AC blows weak or warm air instead of cold, it may need a recharge. Another sign is frequent cycling—if the system turns on and off too often or struggles to maintain a steady temperature, low refrigerant could be the cause. Unusual hissing sounds or visible refrigerant lea...
A jump start might get you going again but you may need to replace the battery or have our battery assist team check the electrical and charging systems. Battery problems are particularly likely to happen in cold weather, when the battery gets cold and struggles to hold its charge. What to...
This speeds up the melting process and gives you a toasty car as a reward when you’re ready to drive. Many newer vehicles like the Ford F-150 have an app for pre-warming the car before you hop in. If you live in an especially cold climate, consider getting a remote car starter....
Understanding why your battery struggles in the cold can… Read More Why Do Car Batteries Die? Have you ever tried to start your car only to hear a click or silence? One of those frustrating moments makes you wonder, “What happened to my car battery?” A dead car battery is a common...
If the engine struggles to start before the battery is 5 years old, it probably means: The battery isn't getting enough charge. The car's doing too many short journeys, or There's a vehicle fault draining the battery or affecting charging. ...
We all have habits that we may be embarrassed to confess to—yet understanding and applying insights from the habit loop can help normalize struggles and elicit change. Controversies The CAR model is not an end-all-be-all for describing every human behavior and changing the ones we want to...
If you don't have a garage or carport, there's no getting around cleaning off a vehicle buried in snow. Here’s the right way to do it so you can hit the road safely.
“I was saving a lot of fuel, the tires were getting very cold. It was very, very difficult.” When asked by Sportscar365 if the team’s guest appearance in the class allowed them to take any risks in terms of strategy, Serra said: “In the end, the points don’t matter for us...
On the other hand, if you are a long-distance road tripper or tote kids to and fro, you'll likely find this type of high-traffic usage will require more regular cleanings to keep your vehicle's interior looking its best. Wash your vehicle's exterior when dirt and pollutants (i.e. sa...