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What Makes for a Good Car Battery
It’s a good idea to invest a little money in a more expensive good car battery than a lower quality battery. This is because low quality car batteries do not last as long, and may actually end up costing you more in the long run because they will need to be replaced sooner. Here are the qualities you should look for to find the best car battery for your vehicle.
Brands
Although most car battery brands produce a variety of different batteries of different quality levels, some are known to manufacture better ones than others. While these brands are sometimes more expensive, their batteries will last longer than others. Some of the best car battery manufacturers are Johnson Controls Industries, Exide and East Penn.
Cold Cranking Amps
The cold cranking amps, or CCA, of a car battery is a measurement of its amperage output in 0 degree weather. Higher CCA batteries are better capable of starting a vehicle in cold weather, but they are also more expensive. If you live in a cold climate, it may be a good idea for you to invest a little extra in a higher CCA battery.
Size
Car battery size refers to the physical dimensions of the battery, and not all car battery size groups will fit in all car models. You will have to find out what battery sizes will fit in your car before you set out to buy a car battery.
