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How to care for your car battery during the lockdown

Read about best tips on how to take care of your battery during lockdown....

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Battery checks & replacements tips for your BMW Vehicle

Without a battery, your BMW wouldn’t be able to drive you where you need to go. Your car’s battery is a vital component as it powers everything from the headlamps and radio, to the safety features your BMW is known for. Knowing how to properly care for this battery is to understand when it needs replacing as this will help you avoid troublesome breakdowns and wasted time on the side of the road....

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How to tell if your brakes need replacing

Willard is proud to have built its legacy for over 65 years to become one of South Africa’s most loved brands and the car battery supplier of choice from passenger vehicles to SUVs. With a 25-month warranty on every Willard car battery, the little black box that powers your vehicle offers peace of mind for more than 2 years....

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How To Avoid a Flat Car Battery

A flat car battery is always inconvenient and having to deal with it on a cold winter morning makes it feel even more so. Low temperatures slow down the chemical reactions within the battery cells and if your battery is already weakened, it could mean that it will not generate enough current to turn your engine and start your car. The best way to avoid a flat car battery this winter is to ensure regular maintenance to keep it in the best possible condition....

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Find your Next Romantic Getaway Around Johannesburg – the City of Lights

Every year, Valentine's Day serves to remind people how much love there is to go around. With this day fast approaching, some may be wondering what to do or how to celebrate. We all want to make Valentine's Day extra-special for our loved ones when celebrating it. Obviously, there is nothing wrong with the traditional romantic dinner and homemade Valentine's Day gifts, but showing your special someone how much you care is more meaningful if you do something more creative and unique. ...

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Environmental Sustainability – Recycling your Car Battery

Impressively complex in its workings, did you know that most of the components that make up your car’s battery are made from recyclable materials? In fact, the process of breaking-down a modern motor vehicle’s expended lead-acid battery into various reusable elements has evolved into one of the noteworthy stories of global sustainability- lead acid batteries are one of the success stories of the circular economy....

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6 Facts About Your Car’s Battery

The heartbeat of a modern automotive engine bay, we take a closer look at what makes your car’s battery such a crucial component. ...

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5 Most Common Car Battery Faults

The optimal operation of your car’s battery aside, it’s good practice to ensure that every component is functioning to its potential. This means timely servicing and checking systems to safeguard against even the smallest fault creating a knock-on effect on the ultimate flow of performance....