Batteries are such an important part of your car, that it really does pay to buy a good one. Also in this case, size does matter! We find that most people don't understand the role a battery takes in the vehicle. The size of the battery, it's cold cranking amp (CCA) capacity number and, more importantly, it's reserve capacity (RC) number are the crucial markers for a correctly fitted battery. The higher these numbers, the stronger the battery. CCA is the number of amps a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0 degrees F until the voltage drops to unusable levels. RC helps to power your vehicle's electrical system if the alternator fails. It indicates the … [Read more...]
How an air conditioning compressor breaks down
We had a new customer with an A/C problem. It wasn't blowing cold air into the vehicle. As it turned out, the compressor to the air conditioning system had broken. As most of us would want to know, she asked how it happened and what if anything she could have done to prevent it. The thing about your A/C compressor is that it runs most of the year, not just in the summer. Your HVAC system in your car is like your home. It pulls moisture out of the air and this is what cools us down in hot temperatures, and also what defrosts our windows in winter. But the compressor itself is like an engine. It needs servicing too. Her car probably would have never needed the repair if she had … [Read more...]