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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
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.&...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
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...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
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...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
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...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025
A Stitch in Time at VIP Tire & Service
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...
Published on: Aug 21, 2022
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
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...
Published on: Oct 17, 2021
Automotive Tips from VIP Tire & Service: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at VIP Tire & Service when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item...
Published on: Dec 02, 2018