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Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely.
Unfortunately, m...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
Need a New Battery? Call Brake Masters #120 Today
Hello VAN NUYS drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you dr...
Published on: Apr 09, 2023
Automotive Tips from Brake Masters #120: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Brake Masters #120 when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item...
Published on: Jan 13, 2020
A Stitch in Time at Brake Masters #120
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly t...
Published on: Jan 13, 2020