Category: Battery
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The Best Time for Fall Maintenance to Save Time and Money
Why the Changing Season is the Perfect Time for Vehicle Maintenance We here in Hershey are starting to enjoy cooler days and chilly nights; a sure sign that autumn is on the horizon. And as summer fades into fall, the changing weather and road conditions offer a timely reminder that your vehicle may need a…
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A Step-by-Step Guide On How to Replace Your Car Battery
How to Replace Your Car or Truck Battery Your vehicle’s battery is like your cup of coffee in the morning (or from York County’s annual coffee crawl); it’s what gets your motor running and onto the road. And we all know that, just like skipping your cup-o-joe, a dead or weak battery can leave you…
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The Top 3 Reasons Your Vehicle Battery Goes Bad
Let’s Look at the Top 3 Reasons Your Car or Truck Battery Fails Our amazing Harrisburg Tigers roared past Washington in the “Tiger Bowl” Saturday evening. And just like the Tiger’s coach is the heart that motivates the players, so too is your vehicle’s battery the heart of the electrical team that powers everything from…
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Alternator Voltage Regulator: Everything You Need to Know
What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Alternator Voltage Regulator Fireworks, food and fun are expected to make York’s annual Labor Day celebration electric! And we all know that an electric celebration is always a good thing. This holds true for the electric “celebration” that goes on in your car or truck. And we…
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The Best Way to Get Your Ride Ready For Back to School
Get Your Car in Top Shape for York’s Back-to-School Season Back to School season is in full swing here in York. And along with it comes the planning, carpool scheduling, and back to school shopping that fills our calendar. But, one task you shouldn’t overlook as you stock up on supplies and adjust to new…
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Dead Battery. Again! What’s Going On and How Do I Fix it?
Why Does My Car Battery Keep Going Dead? What Can I Do About It? August is National Wellness Month. And while we’re totally all-in here in Camp Hill, it seems as if your car battery just isn’t. Because it’s gone dead. AGAIN! And you’re wondering what the heck is going on. If your car battery…
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The Best Vehicle Checklist to Follow Before You Hit the Road
Ensure Your Adventure on the Road is a Good One with this Pre-Road Trip Vehicle Checklist After nearly three decades, the longtime Hanover cafe and bookstore has been sold. And as we wish the owners farewell as they embark on new adventures down life’s highway, we would also like to remind our Hanover drivers that…
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Today’s Vehicle Dilemma: Your Alternator Voltage Regulator
Understanding the Alternator Voltage Regulator Vehicle Dilemma: You were headed to The York Merchant on Market to participate in their grand reopening Saturday. But when you hit the start ignition in your car… nothing! It’s lack of “go-power” may be due to your vehicle’s alternator voltage regulator. So, what is this important part of your…
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Headlights Dim When Starting Your Car? What You Need to Know
Troubleshooting Why Your Vehicle Headlights Dim When Starting Seeing your headlights dim when you start your vehicle can be concerning. Because, when this happens it may indicate an underlying problem that needs your attention. And keeping your attention on automotive issues can prevent bigger problems; like when a driverless tractor-trailer drifted across Queen St. and…
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Does Your Car Have Trouble Starting? Here’s Some Solutions
Troubleshooting Why Your Car is Slow to Start Picture this: it’s been a long day with the family at the York County History Center checking out all the museums. But, now it’s time to go home. So you load up the kids, buckle them in, and then start up the car. But, alas, it is…