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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?

Don't Let Inactivity Kill Your Lawn Mower Battery
Lack of use during the winter months can damage a lawn mower's battery. CTEK's MXS 5.0 battery charger ensures your lawn mower is ready to roll when your yard demands it.

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.

Lead Acid vs. Lithium Ion (LiFePO4)
Lead Acid vs. Lithium Ion (LiFePO4): Automotive batteries come in two main types: lead acid and lithium ion. What does that mean? How do the two differ in performance and use?

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...

CTEK chargers have a patented desulphation function that can extend the battery's life by 2-3 times its normal life. Depending on the charger, there are 4 to 8 steps that it takes while charging the battery. Regardless of the charger, your battery will be reconditioned, maintained, and charged. Let CTEK help you get the most of your battery with our full line of smart chargers.

Back in 1983, Volkswagen introduced the first production start/stop system with the Polo Formel E that was sold only in Europe. Fast forward to 201...

Trickle Chargers are NOT Smart Chargers
People often confuse trickle chargers with Smarter Chargers. There are some very important differences that you should be aware of. Let CTEK help you figure out the difference!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Tamara DavisChicago, IL, — Sunny days are here, and along with the summer also comes vacation time. But as families get...

For those who live in areas where winter prevents year-round enjoyment of a classic car or boat, all good things must come to an end. As the time c...