Car Battery Posts

Over half the batteries returned to us as faulty prove to be flat and simply need charging - read our advice on what could be causing the problems and how to save the expense and delay of returning a battery unnecessarily 

In these difficult times, it is important that you don't forget about you car battery - long periods of non use or short, infrequent journeys can cause a battery to discharge and fail causing long term damage to your battery.

We are often asked for manufacturing date codes on CSB batteries - here's a simple explanation of how they work

A common query is what's the difference between a T1 and a T3 car battery terminal - the T1 terminal is wider and common on European vehicles, the T3 is often found on Japanese cars - read on for full details.

A simple trickle charger may look like a good bet but you run the risk of overcharging your battery and causing permanent damage; here we look at the advantages of a more sophisticated smart charger with maintenance and reconditioning modes.

With winter now well and truly here and some serious frosts, now is the most important time to think about your car battery. What are the main problem areas, how can you spot them and what you should do to avoid any issues with your battery this winter.

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology is used in Yuasa's flagship YBX9000 battery range. These batteries are designed specifically for the needs of larger modern luxury cars with improved power/performance and are rated for up to 360,000 starts making them suitable for stop/start systems in even the most powerful vehicles.

Modern cars have increasingly high power demands for air conditioning, DVD players, sat navs, stop/start systems and the like. EFB technology has been developed to offer a cost effective solution delivering improved cyclic capabilities and meeting the requirements of modern stop/start ignition systems.