Today's report from Tire Country is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be v...

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Jacksonville, North Carolina, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ran...

Modern vehicles in and around Jacksonville run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Jacksonville drivers without having so much power that there is danger o...

Hello, welcome to Tire Country. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Jacksonville runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tire Country a...

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Jacksonville drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery –&n...

Hello Jacksonville drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Jac...

Hello Jacksonville drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as yo...

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tire Country when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for m...

One thing all Jacksonville drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. ...

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly t...

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...

Quick question.  Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat.  Think about it.  The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you.  It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new.  Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things.  But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job.  A power out...

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery.  On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting.  But while it may be the battery itsel...

OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted.  Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up.  During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery.  You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important.  Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important t...

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean.  But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...