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The best Arizona and most reliable car batteries for automobiles in the desert southwest of Arizona.

Getting the longest battery life can depend on how you balance three factors: the vehicle, the battery and the climate. Fortunately, there's technical information that guides us to make the right battery buying choice.

There are certain common rules to long battery life, such as:

The best Arizona and most reliable car batteries for automobiles in the desert southwest of Arizona.

Did you know 50-70% of all warranty-returned batteries are simply discharged? They are still good batteries. Then why do people think they need replacement?

My dad, a long-time shop owner, always told me that battery testing is not rocket science. But, if it is not conducted correctly, it can cost a lot of people time and money. Dad was right! Let's take a look. If your battery's engine won't turn over, but it starts immediately with a jump, it must be the battery, right?

Will you be traveling this Memorial Day? Don't start out on a spring or summer road trip without these important care care tips from automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach.

The best Arizona and most reliable car batteries for automobiles in the desert southwest of Arizona.

A vehicle's alternator provides electrical power to the vehicle while the engine is on. The alternator also charges a battery during this time. There are a number of factors affecting an alternator's ability to adequately charge a battery. The greatest factors are:

The best Arizona and most reliable car batteries for automobiles in the desert southwest of Arizona.

Battery terminals should be cleaned periodically with a mixture of baking soda and water and wire brush if necessary. The terminals should be rinsed with clean water and then can be coated with a commercially available sealant or high temperature grease. 

Interstate's automotive and commercial starting and Marine/RV batteries are considered maintenance-free products under normal operating conditions. However, in the event of an extreme overheat/overcharge situation, the batteries may need to be checked for water loss. To check your battery's water level, we recommend the following:

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener who is having an intermittent electrical issue with her vehicle.