BatteryChargerStore.co.uk Identifies Top Reasons For Battery Care

New website BatteryChargerStore.co.uk, which offers a range of smart chargers covering cars, motorcycles and other vehicles, has suggested a list of reasons why drivers should undertake regular battery care to get the best out of their battery and keep their vehicle on the road at all times. Maintenance Is Key – Only 30 per cent of unmaintained batteries last for four years – with some lasting just six months, due to insufficient charge. Using a battery charger increases a battery’s lifespan, saving the user money.

Changing Usage Demands – Modern vehicles place their battery under greater strain than ever before through sophisticated electronics requiring an ever-present electrical supply.

Lack of care is the primary reason for battery failure – Around 80 per cent of all battery failures are due to lack of care and maintenance.

Widespread Problem – In 2008, 18 per cent of all RAC call-outs were battery related, making battery related problems the number one reason for call-outs that year.

A spokesperson for BatteryChargerStore.co.uk, commented: “It’s important to understand whether a specific charger is intended for use as a battery charger for cars or indeed as a motorcycle battery charger, as some traditional charging products simply are not fit for these uses. As a retailer of CTEK products, BatteryChargerStore has been created to help users to identify the correct product for their needs and thereby ensure the appropriate functionality.

“The winter months are peak time for battery related difficulties, not least because being left stranded in the winter can be a far greater inconvenience that in the warmer months. To ensure that a battery is always ready for use when needed, there is simply no substitute for a regular maintenance schedule.”

CTEK recently won the year’s Auto Express ‘Best Buy’ award in the battery charging category for the all-round Multi XS 3600.