Tag: car battery

Cars & Trucks

How to Jump a Car Battery Safely Every Time

February 01, 2021. Nicole Wakelin

Although roadside assistance is always available to help, jumping a car battery safely is a useful skill to know.

AAA

AAA Fleet Drivers Treat Both Vehicles and Members

January 04, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

AAA battery tech Bryan King thrives on the responsibility to assist members – and their loved ones – at their time of need.

Electric Vehicles

What to Know About Electric Car Charging Stations

July 29, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Getting to an electric car charging station isn’t as simple as driving to the local gas pump. Learn how to locate and use them.

Electric Vehicles

Extreme Temperatures Affect Range of Electric Vehicles

July 18, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

AAA research shows severe temperatures can cause significant decreases in electric vehicle range.

Cars & Trucks

How to Keep Your Car Battery Running Smoothly

July 15, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Most AAA service calls are battery-related. Follow these guidelines to ensure your car battery never fails.

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Cars & Trucks

Recharge Your Battery for Summer

March 11, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Here are a few tips to keep your car battery in top shape. 

Cars & Trucks

Get to Know Your Car Battery Parts

October 16, 2018. AAA Staff

Your car has many battery parts, all critical to keeping your car rolling. Get to know them here.

Cars & Trucks & Life

Show Your Car That You Care

October 01, 2018. Roberto Cruz

October is Car Care Month, and with a potentially harsh winter only a couple of months away, now is the perfect time to give your car a checkup.

Electric Vehicles

Environmentally Friendly Car Terms You Need to Know

September 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz

The vocabulary around environmentally friendly cars can be confusing – here’s our breakdown of the car terms an owner of one should know.

Cars & Trucks

Keep Your Car Running Longer

August 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

In this guide, you can learn everything from general car care tips to the nitty-gritty business of keeping your car running like a dream.

European Tours

64 Must-See Sights in Europe: And How to Book the Ultimate European Vacation

March 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Inspire your next European vacation with this free guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!

Cars & Trucks

8 Fixes for Your Car As Winter Winds Down

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

While you’re snuggling with your dog under blankets on the couch, your car is outside freezing its bumpers off. Cold temperatures, snow and ice – plus all the chemicals used to treat slippery roads –hammer your car all winter. It’s up to you to help it bounce back. Here are eight things to fix on…

Cars & Trucks & Life

Is Your Battery Zapped?

July 26, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Car batteries hate extreme temperatures. It’s one reason so many fail in the summer heat. Periodically disconnecting the car battery to clean its terminals with water and baking soda can help extend its life, said AAA’s Car Doctor John Paul. But all automotive batteries will fail eventually. Here are a few signs yours is on…