Category: Car Battery
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Alternator: Keeping Your Battery Charged While You Drive
Alternator: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic in Mechanicsburg Your car relies on power to run smoothly—and the alternator is what keeps that power flowing. Since it charges the battery and supplies electricity to your vehicle’s systems, it plays a major role in keeping your car on the road. Whether you’re driving…
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EV Battery Range: How to Get the Most Out of Your Charge
EV Battery Range: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Driving an electric vehicle gives you a cleaner, more efficient way to travel—but it also comes with new terms to understand. One of the most important is EV battery range, which refers to how far your car can travel on a single charge.…
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Charging Your EV: The Best Practices to Keep a Strong Charge
Charging Your EV: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Driving an electric vehicle comes with big benefits—but it also requires a new way of thinking about energy. Since EVs rely entirely on electricity instead of gasoline, charging your EV is a key part of ownership. Whether you’re commuting through East Petersburg or…
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Anti-Corrosion Pads: Protecting Your Battery and Engine
Anti-Corrosion Pads: What They Are and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s battery terminals are key to starting your engine and powering electrical systems. Since corrosion can build up over time and interfere with these connections, anti-corrosion pads help protect your battery and ensure reliable performance. These small pads may seem simple, but they…
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Swollen Battery Case? What you Need to Know to Stay Safe
Swollen Battery Case: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s battery is essential for starting your engine and powering electrical systems. But if the battery case swells, it’s a sign of serious internal damage. Since a swollen battery can fail without warning, leak acid, or even explode, getting it checked immediately…
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Regenerative Brakes and How They Save You Money
Regenerative Brakes in EVs: What to Know When Switching from Gas-Powered Cars If you’re making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle (EV), one of the first things you’ll notice is how different the braking feels. And that’s because most EVs come equipped with regenerative braking, a system that, not only slows…
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The Best EV Service: Several Meinekes Are Gearing Up
How to Best Keep Your EV Car or Truck Serviced at Meineke Here in New Freedom, Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular. And this is thanks to their environmental benefits and advanced technology. However, like any vehicle, EVs require regular maintenance to ensure they perform at their best. Because while EVs may not need…
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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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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…