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...]