Car batteries are not all made the same way. You will therefore need to familiarize yourself with the basics before making a purchase . Car batteries are used to start your vehicle's engine and to supply electricity to features such as lights, in-car entertainment systems, and other electrical components. However, the batteries fail, especially in extreme weather conditions, to function as well.

Most should not last more than about five years. Here are some great tips for buying a new battery for your vehicle:

Choosing the best car battery: consider the climate

The exact type of battery you need will largely depend on your driving style and the region where you live. For example, those living in colder climates may need a battery with cold start amps rather than a standard start.

Extreme temperatures are particularly difficult on car batteries. For example, at high temperatures, the electrolyte solution will evaporate faster, which greatly reduces the battery life . High-end batteries are designed to withstand specific climatic conditions.

Choose the best car battery: check the date code on the stamp

Examine the battery before purchasing to determine its age. All batteries degrade over time, even when they are not in use, so it is important to pay attention to their age. Batteries that have been on store shelves for more than six months are likely to be a bad investment unless they have a generous discount.

You can identify the age of a battery by looking at its date code on the stamp that most manufacturers place on the top of the cover. The first character of the code will be a letter identifying the month (A for January etc.), while the second character will be a number identifying the year of manufacture (4 for 2014, etc.)

Choose the type of car battery you need

Check your car owner's manual to find out what size battery you need. There are different types of car batteries, but they often look the same at first glance. For example, some batteries are designed for regular stops and starts, while others are more suitable for driving over long distances with minimal engine starting.

Standard batteries that use lead acid are generally the cheapest, but they do not last very long and are generally designed for 20,000 starts only. Calcium-based batteries tend to be a better choice for drivers who regularly make a lot of shorter trips, while cars with standby technology require AGM or EFB batteries.

Install the battery

If you are comfortable enough with auto mechanics and the daily maintenance of your car, you should be able to install all the standard batteries by yourself. However, it is also important to have the old battery. Batteries must be disposed of properly because they contain harmful substances, but most stores and auto mechanics can do this for you.

Many new cars require a new battery which must be registered in the on-board computer so that the dashboard lights work properly. More advanced batteries, such as those with AGA, or EFB technology, are also more complicated to install. In this case, you will probably need to call an auto mechanic.

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