Category: Battery
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Multimeter: Everything You Need to Know About Your Battery
Multimeter: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s electrical system powers everything from the battery to the headlights and sensors. Since diagnosing electrical problems requires precision, a multimeter is one of the most useful tools for both drivers and mechanics. Whether you’re driving around Virginia Beach or heading to the oceanfront,…
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Battery Case Bulge: What You Need to Know
Why Is Your Car or Truck Battery Case Bulging? What You Need to Know For many of us in Richmond, part of our New Year’s resolutions included fitness to fight the battle of the bulge. But, it’s not only when we hit the gym that we notice the bulge. Noticing a bulging battery case under your…
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Battery in Cold Weather: What You Need to Know
How Cold Weather Affects Your Car or Truck Battery and How You Can Protect It With the stretch of freezing weather heading into the Yorktown area, it’s important to keep yourself and your house warm. But what about your vehicle? When the temperature drops, your car or truck battery faces an uphill battle to stay functional.…
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Trickle Charger: Do You Need One in Virginia Beach?
What is a Trickle Charger, and Do You Need One? Winter is in full force. And Virginia Beach preps to handle the snow that is making it way toward us. But, as we prep to ensure we are prepared in the city and at home, our vehicle’s battery shouldn’t be forgotten. Because it’s frustrating to…
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Dead Battery? Best Course of Action When You’re Stranded
What to Do When Your Battery Dies Imagine this: you’ve just spent a wonderful day at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum and de Witt Cottage on the Boardwalk. But, when you jump in your car and push the start engine button: Nothing. And so it seems as though, as you enjoyed the day, your car…
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A Message From Meineke to Those Affect By Hurricane Helene
Our Hearts Are With All Those Affected By Hurricane Helene As Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact continues to unfold, our hearts are heavy with concern for everyone affected. And even though the strength and resilience of our community is inspiring, we know the toll it takes—physically, emotionally, and financially. So, it is in these difficult times…
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Anti-Corrosion Pads for Your Battery: What You Need to Know
What Are Anti-Corrosion Pads and Should You Get Them for Your Vehicle’s Battery? Imagine this: Your headed to Rhythms on the Riverwalk in Yorktown. But, you discover that your car won’t start. So you pop the hood only to find corrosion on your car’s battery. And you think to yourself: could this have been prevented?…