All Major & Minor Repairs
All Makes & Models - Foreign & Domestic
Tuffy Sells Tires
Your Neighborhood Full Service Repair Facility
No Appointment Necessary
January 29, 2018
Hello Huntersville 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 Huntersville, here's some auto advice to help you.
There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: cold cranking amps and reserve capacity. The power required to start a cold engine is measured in cold cranking amps. The number you need is determined by what kind of vehicle you drive and where you live. In general, higher-cylinder engines require more cold cranking amps than lower-cylinder engines. In other words, an eight-cylinder engine needs more cold cranking amps than a six-cylinder one. Also, diesel engines require more cold cranking amps than gasoline engines.
The weather where you live in North Carolina also determines the number of cold cranking amps you need. The colder the vehicle engine, the more power it takes to get it started. Also, cold North Carolina weather reduces the electrical efficiency of the battery, which reduces the amount of energy available in the battery to start the engine. Thus, in freezing temperatures, you need more power to start an engine, but you have less power available to get it started.
Your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville can help you choose an appropriate battery for your vehicle and your lifestyle. If you need extra power owing to cold weather or a need for more reserve capacity, you may want to choose a heavy-duty battery. Just make sure it fits into your vehicle. An oversized battery may give you the power you need, but it's a serious safety hazard if the terminals come into contact with other parts of the vehicle.
Keep in mind that preventive maintenance performed at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville and good vehicle care can extend the life of your battery. Judicious use of electric gadgets and good driving habits are wise and can help you get the most out of your battery.
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
16925 Caldwell Creek Dr
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
704-895-5586
September 13, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Huntersville area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Huntersville area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there probl... More
September 12, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Huntersville driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Hunter... More
September 11, 2022
Huntersville area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Huntersville drivers can'... More
