Posts Tagged: automotive battery buying guide
What Size Car Battery Do I Need? Complete Buying Guide
Understanding Battery Size and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Quick Summary If you’re asking What Size Car Battery You Need, the answer involves more than simply matching the physical dimensions of the old battery. You must select the correct battery group size, meet or exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) requirement, and choose the proper battery type, such as flooded, AGM, or EFB. In most cases, buying a battery with more CCA than the minimum requirement is beneficial, especially in cold climates, but only if the battery physically fits … Read More
Which Car Battery Brand Is Best for Your Vehicle?
Why Car Battery Brand Doesn’t Equal Quality Quick Summary Stop obsessing over car battery brands. The brand matters far less than you think. Here’s why: 1) There are only 3 car battery manufacturers in the U.S., and they supply almost 90% of all the big box and auto parts retailers. 2) Battery manufacturers build different quality levels under multiple brand labels, so the brand doesn’t tell you which car battery is best. 3) The battery specifications and warranty are much better indicators of the battery’s quality level. In this article, … Read More