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This article is continued from The Loop newspaper's Sept. 17 issue. How can you determine your battery needs replacing? You can't accurately deem a battery as failed without a load test, which shops use special equipment to perform. This special equipment puts the battery and charging system under loads, meaning it simulates various accessories drawing power from it, at different times. Doing this helps determine if the problem lies in the battery or charging system as they often have similar...
How long does a car battery last? Mechanics will often joke that the answer to this question is: until it doesn’t work. While that’s not a response that inspires confidence, there is some truth to it. There are many variables that come into play when figuring out a battery’s lifespan. Sometimes, you’ll buy a battery that seems to never quit. Other times, the battery throws in the towel after just a few years. In this guide, we’ll cut through some of the clutter surrounding the lifespan of car ba...
