Battery

  • Battery Replacement at PDR in Urbana
    Hello, welcome to PDR. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Urbana runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at PDR are those in our customer...
    Published on: Dec 11, 2012
  • Battery Basics for Urbana
    {{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Urbana drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – ho...
    Published on: May 07, 2013
  • A New Battery in Urbana
    Hello Urbana drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Urbana, h...
    Published on: Sep 18, 2014
  • The PDR Automotive Inc. Auto Report: Making a Battery Last Longer
    One thing all Urbana car owners can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. PDR...
    Published on: Oct 27, 2015
  • Professional Auto Maintenance at PDR Automotive Inc.: Battery Testing
    The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Urbana auto...
    Published on: Nov 04, 2015
  • Automotive Tips from PDR: Battery Testing
    The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at PDR when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Urban...
    Published on: Jul 18, 2016
  • Need a New Battery? Call PDR Today
    Hello Urbana 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 you driv...
    Published on: Oct 17, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from PDR: Making a Battery Last Longer
    One thing all Urbana drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. PDR ca...
    Published on: Apr 02, 2018
  • Battery Maintenance Tips From PDR
    When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...
    Published on: Apr 08, 2018
  • A Stitch in Time at PDR
    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: Nov 04, 2018
  • 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: May 03, 2020
  • 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: Nov 01, 2020
  • Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
    You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you.  It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new.  Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...
    Published on: Feb 21, 2021
  • 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: Jan 01, 2022
  • Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
    OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted.  Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up.  During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2022
  • 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: Jun 11, 2023
  • A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
    You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean.  But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...
    Published on: Jul 02, 2023
  • A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
    Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important.  Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important t...
    Published on: Sep 17, 2023
  • Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
    When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
    Published on: Feb 18, 2024