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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power out...
Published on: May 16, 2021
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itsel...
Published on: Feb 07, 2021
A Stitch in Time at South Side Garage
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: Jun 02, 2020
Need a New Battery? Call South Side Garage Today
Hello OKLAHOMA CITY 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 y...
Published on: Jun 02, 2020
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: Jun 02, 2020