Posts Tagged: battery group size
How to buy a car battery: A Comprehensive Guide
Buy the Right Car Battery: Learn The Key Factors to Consider Quick Summary Buying a car battery is easy if you understand the different types of batteries, where each is used, along with group sizing and terms like cold cranking amps, reserve capacity, and venting. Group size—Group size refers to the physical dimensions and terminal locations of the battery terminals. To get a direct replacement without worrying about fitting in the battery box, always buy the group size listed for your vehicle. Cold cranking amps — Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) … 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