Picture this, you get into your car, fasten your seatbelt, turn the key in the ignition and... nothing. Your battery is dead. This could lead to a frantic scramble for jump leads and a kind ...

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A car’s battery powers everything from starting the ignition to running electronics. But over time, the battery can lose its charge and experience a dip in performance. A typical sealed lead-acid (SLA ...

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The Car Doctor recommends using a jump-pack as a memory saver when changing a car battery instead of a battery charger. A weak key fob battery can cause issues with restarting a car but should not ...