What is a Car Battery?

A car battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies the electric energy to the car. Usuallt this means supplying power to the starting, lighting and ignition system of a car's engine.

General Battery Information

Common Failures

• Shorted cell due to failure of the separator between the positive and negative plates
• Shorted cell or cells due to build up of shed plate material below the plates of the cell
• Broken internal connections due to corrosion
• Broken plates due to vibration and corrosion
• Low electrolyte level
• Cracked or broken case
• Broken terminals

• Sulfation after prolonged disuse in a low or zero charged state

Do's and Don'ts

Do

• Check the terminals where cables connect to be sure they are tight and corrosion-free. If corrosion if present, have terminals cleaned by a professional. Periodically lubricate terminals with a terminal grease to keep cables clean longer.
• Make sure the battery is firmly secured to its mounting bracket. An unsecured battery can become damaged and cause short circuits.
• Check the fluid level unless it's a maintenance-free battery. If the fluid is low, add distilled water. If there is no fluid visible, replace the battery (most modern batteries are maintenance free).
• Batteries come in many different sizes. When replacing a car battery make sure you choose the right size for your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last.

Don't

• Don't charge a dead battery with a car's alternator. An alternator is not designed to function as a charger and it may be damaged or have a shortened life as a result.
• Never lean over a battery when charging, testing or jump-starting the engine. Also, don't disconnect battery cables while the engine is running (your battery acts as a filter). Don't let the battery get hot or the electrolyte boil while charging.

• Don't let the battery get totally discharged. Most car batteries get their power from lead cells submerged in electrolyte and these cells can be damaged when the battery is totally discharged.

Exide Batteries

Our Primary Supplier is Exide Batteries, Exide has operations in more than 80 countries, with the products and services to meet the world's stored energy needs in transportation and industrial markets. With more than 120 years in the battery business, Exide has the experience, advanced research and development capabilities, and knowledge to provide solutions to various stored energy requirements.

Our primary supplier is Exide we will only send another brand when an item is on backorder. All alternative products will be O.E Spec or better!

If you are at all unhappy with the products you  are welcome to return them in the original  packaging please see our returns procedure for further information.