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Gift Guide 2019: Charger for New Drivers
Impress your new driver with this amazing gift! The CT5 Time To Go was made with you in mind. The charger is easy to use and fully automatic, so it can be connected directly to the battery indefinitely if required, and it won’t over or undercharge. This makes it very easy for any new driver to use!

Gift Guide 2019: Chargers for Winter Vehicles
Finally! The time has come for people that love playing in the snow! Do you know someone that is itching to get their snowmobile, ATV, or 4-Wheeler...

5 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery's Life
Car batteries always seem to fail at the most inconvenient time. You’re in a parking lot away from home, or you’re in a rush and need your car to w...

CTEK Smarter Chargers Make Safety a Priority
Charging car batteries can make a lot of drivers nervous. Are the cables wrong? Will there be sparks? Could I be in physical danger? CTEK’s Smarter...

Stop-Start Systems Tough on Batteries
Stop-start technology, which shuts off a vehicle engine when it’s at rest, is a standard feature on more and more automobiles. While the technology is designed to improve fuel economy, it can shorten the life of your battery.

How Parasitic Drain Affects Your Car Battery
If your car’s turned off, you might assume your battery’s off as well. That’s not the case. The battery is affected by a parasitic drain, in which ...

Battery Trouble the Top Google Car Question
Battery failure is considered the #1 cause of vehicle breakdowns around the world. Not surprising, “How to jump a car?” is the most commonly search...

What Does Battery Sulfation Mean?
You try to turn on your vehicle and you heard the dreaded click, click, click sound of a dead battery. A build-up of sulfation has killed your battery, but what is sulfation and how does it hurt your battery?

Batteries By the Numbers: Facts & Figures
Jumpstart your battery knowledge with these car battery facts and figures. 1859  The year the lead-acid battery was invited by French physicist ...

CTEK Goes to College

CTEK Goes to College
Before a college student tackles 8 a.m. classes, long nights in the library, Saturday afternoon football games or spontaneous dorm room pizza parties, a crash course in Car Care 101 is a must.

Top 5 Things That Will Kill Your Battery
The battery is a physically small part of your vehicle, but it plays an important part. The battery not only starts your car, but it also stores th...

Is Your Alternator Enough?
Most people just rely on their vehicle's alternator to keep the battery charged, but is it enough? Before we answer that question, let's talk a lit...