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4 Reasons Why Car Battery Keeps Dying
When your car battery keeps dying at inconvenient times, it’s frustrating and annoying since most of our vehicle trips are necessary—school, work, groceries, doctor vi…
Anxious About What are the Signs of a Dying Car Battery?
Have you rushed out the door on your way to work and find that your car won’t start? You wonder if the battery is dead, or if the alternator starting to fail? If you k…
How Do You Know If You Have A Bad Battery?
Your engine cranks or turns over when you turn the key in the ignition, but your car won’t start. Your engine doesn’t do anything, no sounds at all and none of the lights…
When Should a Car Battery be Replaced?
Did you know that one of the most common reasons for roadside assistance calls is a dead battery? That little black box under the hood is like the heart of your car–if…
Wondering How Many Years Does A Car Battery Usually Last?
Even though we know that every battery will eventually die, you can help it last more miles by keeping it well maintained. These six simple tips will help keep it stro…
Need to Know How Often Does a Car Battery Need to be Replaced?
Can a weak battery harm your vehicle? Auto electrical problems – A bad battery can cause electrical problems for power accessories (such as headlights, a navigation syste…
What Car Maintenance Needs to be done for Summer?
The hot temperatures of summer are here to stay for a while! It is important that you know what car maintenance needs to be done, especially if you are heading out on…
Wondering When Should You Replace Your Car Battery?
Car won’t start. As a battery age, the cranking amps become weaker and weaker over time, just like a smartphone battery. Eventually, it will become impossible for the bat…
Quality Automotive Service: The Key to a Reliable Vehicle!
Most vehicle owners understand that if they want their vehicle to keep operating efficiently for as long as possible, the key is to keep up with the recommended automo…
How Often Should You Replace Your Car Battery?
The pace of the engine crank. If the power produced by the battery is too weak to start the engine, it will “crank” slower than usual, or not at all. The power supply to …
How Does Our Auto Center Help Drivers Save Money?
People have become conscientious about being environmentally friendly, using “green” household products, recycling, and buying hybrid vehicles which run on battery pow…
The Top 5 Automotive Services to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly
Looking for quality automotive repair? Contact our ASE Certified technicians at Phil’s Service for more information about automotive service and to schedule an appoint…