Today's report from Auto Authority LLC is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it woul...

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from&n...

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Oshkosh drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – h...

Hello, welcome to Auto Authority LLC. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Oshkosh runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Auto Authorit...

Hello Oshkosh drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Oshkosh,...

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Auto Authority LLC when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item...

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...

One thing all Oshkosh drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Auto ...

Modern vehicles in and around Oshkosh run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Oshkosh drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electroc...

Hello Oshkosh drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you dri...

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...

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...

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...

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things.  But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job.  A power out...

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...

OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted.  Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up.  During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean.  But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...

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...

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.&...

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...