Winter Driving Is A Worry-free Experience.

CTEK is the world’s leading brand of vehicle charging solutions. They have some helpful advice to keep your battery healthy for worry-free winter driving.

Your battery may need to work harder in cold weather and your alternator may only charge it to 60% of its capacity. It could also mean that you are burning up to 10 horsepower more and using additional fuel. Your battery could be underperforming and cause a costly breakdown.

Mark Poole says that a battery charger with high efficiency and reliability is essential to charge batteries in winter.

This is important, because your battery may have been under strain during the summer, but you won’t realize it until winter arrives and you need to use more power to start the car. Regular charging will not only keep your battery healthy, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns, but it can also save money by increasing battery life up to three-fold.

“Drivers should be aware of the adverse effects that cold weather can have on batteries. Batteries can suffer a loss of performance as high as 35% when temperatures reach freezing and as low as 50% below that. “Drivers should be on the lookout for any changes, such as the way their car starts or how the electrical system works in general. These can indicate a weak battery.”

CTEK states that an inactive battery loses 0.1V per month. If your car also has an alarm system, an onboard computer, or remote locking, then the battery drain will be more. Short trips, especially in cities, can also drain the battery. It takes between 150 and 350A to start the vehicle, but the alternator will not have time to replenish this charge.

It is particularly important if you have a car with a’stop/start function’. If you have noticed that your car’s’stop/start function’ hasn’t been working lately, it may be due to a low battery charge. Your vehicle will turn off non-essential functions in order to keep the engine running.

Don’t wait too long. It’s important to get your battery in shape before temperatures drop. Starting your car is much more difficult when temperatures are below freezing. While you are pulling out your winter clothes, give your battery some TLC and check it before the cold weather sets in. This will ensure that you don’t have any surprises on the road.

The CS ONE makes charging any battery a breeze. The revolutionary APTO ™ (Adaptive Charger) technology takes care of all the work for you. You don’t have to worry which clamp goes where. It’s the easiest charger that you will ever use. The APTO(tm), Technology recognises your battery type and automatically generates a charging program that is tailored to you. It will tell you when the battery will be fully charged.

Connect the CS ONE directly to any 12V power source and charge. No need to press buttons or select modes. You don’t have to worry about the clamps being in the right place, as they are polarity-free. Don’t worry about sparks if you accidentally touch the clamps together.

The CS ONE charger is a smart investment for drivers, as it has built-in features for maintenance and troubleshooting. The CS ONE is able to do the work for you. It uses adaptive charging to determine the battery’s condition and then delivers the correct amount of power in order to restore it to its optimum performance. The CS ONE uses patented technology to recondition batteries and restore their health.

Follow CTEK’s expert advice and you will be ready to drive anywhere you like, without any worries!