Why do Car Batteries Die in the Dead of Winter?

Just when we can least afford it you guessed it…it happens!  You are stuck in freezing weather with a dead car battery.  Winter is a fairly common time for car batteries to die, but you know that.  Even though the hot weather is a real battery killer, for a number of reasons, cold weather is also hard on car batteries.

But, here is the real culprit…temperature extremes.  According to Industrial Battery Products, lead acid battery capacity drops about one-fifth from normal in freezing weather, then goes down to about 50 percent of normal when temperatures sink to about -22 degrees Fahrenheit.  While KC may not experience something THAT extreme it will be bitter cold.

A dead battery is not just inconvenient…it can be downright dangerous!  DO NOT get caught out in the elements this winter.  Make an appointment at you Kansas City Kansas car battery professional Able Auto Service.  The A-Team will make sure that your car’s battery will be one of the least of your worries.  Stop in 837 Osage Ave. or call (913) 321-1030.

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January 19, 2018

Friday   7:00 PM 

Controlling the Climate.

Is this a new Marvel super hero?  That sounds interesting for sure, but the reference here is to climate control for your vehicle.  This time of year, in the Kansas City area, that is REALLY important!  One of the worst things that can happen is a conked-out heater in your car as you go to the grocery store.

We know that you are aware of the changing road conditions when a KC meteorologist drops a bombshell, but have you had your vehicle’s heating system checked recently?  You may not even be noticing slight changes in your car’s heater.  Maybe it isn’t kicking out those BTU’s with the same force that it used to.

The time is now to have your car’s heating system checked and repaired, if needed.  We hope that you will make a New Year’s resolution and schedule a maintenance check-up at Able Auto Service.  The A-Team is ready to serve you in 2018 as we have done for decades.  Stop in at our 837 Osage Ave. location or call (913) 321-1030.