Pretoria on MyPR: Take the anxiety out of your road trip with the power of a reliable battery: First National Battery Photo: Supplied By Client The Easter holiday is one of the busiest times on South Africa’s roads, as families and friends head out to visit loved ones or explore the country’s beauty and discover hidden gems. Whether you’re caravanning, powerboating, or jet skiing, chances are your mode of transport will need a reliable battery to get you to your adventure. “Many …
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Three smart reasons you need a smart car battery charger
Pretoria on MyPR: Three smart reasons you need a smart car battery charger: Smart car battery charger Photo: Supplied by client Imagine you’re running late to pick up the kids from school. You grab your handbag and keys, get in the car, and as you turn the key—you’re greeted with the sounds of a failing battery. Even worse is finding out that help is 30 minutes away. This can be prevented by investing in a smart charger for your car battery. A smart charger differs from a trickle charger, which …
Saving the environment one old vehicle battery at a time
Pretoria on MyPR: Saving the environment one old vehicle battery at a time: Battery Recycling Point Photo: Battery Centre Every day, thousands of South African motorists replace their faulty vehicle batteries, which means the old batteries are either dumped, or recycled. Some of South Africa’s battery fitment specialists, such as Battery Centre, actively recycle used lead-acid batteries to create a circular economy that has numerous positive effects on the environment. Recovering non-renewable …
Enhance your cars performance with regular battery checks
Pretoria on MyPR: Enhance your cars performance with regular battery checks: Battery Centre Photo: Battery Centre Many motorists don’t give their battery a second thought until it fails to power their vehicle. Although cars can struggle to start for several reasons, such as an empty petrol tank, or a malfunctioning alternator or starter, a faulty battery is the most common reason. And a failing battery often happens at the most inconvenient time. Why do car batteries fail? The average life span …