Buying the best car battery is essential to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

A car battery provides an electrical charge to a motor vehicle. Without it, a car can’t even get started. Also, it powers the engine and all the other electronic accessories in a vehicle.

Car batteries are rechargeable batteries. However, after a couple of years of usage, your car battery will eventually drain and you’ll have to replace it with another one. Therefore, a car battery comes with a limited lifespan. The whole process of buying the right car battery can be exhausting as there are many types and brands of batteries available in the market.

But, if you research well you’ll be able to find the best battery for your car. The following tips will guide you to get the best car battery.

What does the best car battery possess?

Good reserve capacity

Your vehicle needs power to start the engine and run all other electronic accessories. Initially, the battery provides power to the engine to get started. As the car starts running, the alternator provides the necessary power for operation of the vehicle and also helps to recharge the battery. When there are problems such as non-compliant engine and alternator failure, the vehicle solely operates on the battery power.

Reserve capacity of the battery determines the duration of vehicle operation using its own power at the time when power supply of the vehicle isn’t working properly. In other words, reserve capacity is battery capacity to provide power solely on its own, till it discharges fully.

So, you should look for batteries with good reserve capacity which helps in the smooth driving experience.

Cold cranking amps

Cold cranking amps determine how well the battery starts an engine in very cold temperature. Normally, a high cold cranking amps battery allows the engine to starts easily without repeated cranking during cold weather.

The life of the battery and its performance generally depends on the weather condition. Usually, in cold weather, the car engine won’t start easily because the cold temperature slows down chemical reaction in the battery and adds up more resistance to it. Many vehicle owners face this problem specially during harsh cold winters. So, you need to look for a battery with high cold cranking capacity if you drive in cold weather conditions.

Battery Life

On average, a car battery lasts for 4-5 years. The best car battery from reputed brands can last a longer duration than a warranty time period. Always look for a battery with a longer battery life for long-lasting performance.

There are several factors that determine the life of battery such as weather conditions, use and maintenance habits. Both cold and hot weather conditions decrease car battery life. A battery with high cold cranking capacity performs well in cold weather whereas a battery with high reserve capacity performs better in hot weather.

A maintenance-free design

Car batteries are available in two types: lead acid battery and modern AGM ( absorbent glass mat )battery. Lead acid battery requires regular maintenance by adding distilled water periodically. However, AGM battery is a maintenance free battery specially for modern vehicles. They’re sealed. You don’t have to add distilled water frequently. You must look for maintenance free AGM battery as they can retain power for a long time and withstand repeated draining.

Ampere-hour

Ampere-hour (Ah) refers to storing capacity of charges in the battery. A battery with high Ah can maintain a high power for a long time.

Warranty

Most popular car battery brands offer a replacement warranty or refund the battery if it wears off before the warranty period. It is advisable to consider warranties before buying a car battery.

The warranty time period of battery plays a vital role in enduring the performance of a vehicle. Most batteries are designed for the well-maintained road; the type of road condition you drive can determine the car battery life. For Nepal’s topography, usually, the road is not well maintained and comprised of muddy trails and hilly road. If you drive your vehicle a lot, you need to look for longer battery’s life and warranty period.

For instance, Globatt battery suits best in Nepal’s terrain, and they’re available in 12, 18 and 24 months warranty time period.

Looking for the best car battery

When deciding the best car battery for your vehicle, you need to consider various factors that match your vehicle types and needs. Different batteries are designed for different purposes.

Globatt battery is a global brand with its product availability across 70 countries. They use the latest German technology and are highly durable and maintenance free too. Globatt batteries have special features: higher AH, high reserve capacity and cold cranking ampere that suits in optimizing the car power even in extreme hot and cold weather. Globatt batteries are available in different types such as lead-acid battery and Absorbent Glass Mat(AGM).

To choose the best types of Globatt battery that suits your vehicles need, see this link to view our product list for commercial and passenger vehicles.

About us

Trithunga Trading Concern, established in 2009, is a subsidiary company of BATAS Organisation, that supplies Petronas Lubricant, Globatt Battery, JK Tyres, Bridgestone Tyres, Delta Solar/Inverter battery, Rahimafrooz Solar module and Lento Inverter in Nepal. We’re a wholesale trading company, currently located at Nayabazar, Pokhara and Dhungeadda, Kathmandu.

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