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There are two types of batteries: low-maintenance and maintenance-free. Most people prefer to purchase maintenance-free batteries. The sole difference between them is that while maintenance-free battery is sealed the low-maintenance battery is not sealed. Here are a few tips for you to keep in mind while purchasing a battery.

Purchase a battery that is best suited to your needs

Whenever you buy a battery you must select the right size and design for your vehicle. For this the owner’s manual can be checked or the help of the salesperson in the shop can be taken.Never buy a car battery that has been on the shop for more than six months

There are three things you should bear in mind before purchasing a new battery: cold cranking amps (CCA), reserve capacity, and group size.

Cutting Cranking Amps (CCA)

CCA is the scale of a battery’s ability to start your vehicle’s engine in cold conditions. The battery CCA rating should be according to or exceed the car’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cranking rate. The best thing would be to purchase a battery that exceeds the recommended cranking amps, especially when you are living in cold climates, which can put a strain on your battery. The colder engine requires the battery to work harder to start it.

Reserve Capacity

The reserve capacity is the time (in minutes) your car can run on the battery alone in case of the failure of the alternator. A fully charged battery runs at 25amps and if the battery voltage falls below 10.5 amps, which is the minimum voltage needed to run your vehicle, you need a new battery.

Buy a car battery with the longest reserve capacity because you may need it in emergency situations when your vehicle will not start.

Group Size

Each automotive battery is labeled with a number called its group size. This number tells you about the outer dimensions of the battery which determines whether the battery would fit into your vehicle. But, you shouldn’t worry much about the group size because you will get help from a store professional wherever you go to purchase your car battery. He/she would tell you the battery size that fits your vehicle, and will also provide you with some options.

If you want to repaint your vehicle on your own and achieve that trendy look, then it is important to get all the information you can get about the paint that you will use. You will need to choose the tools to use wisely, select that part of the garage that is well ventilated i.e. where there is free passage of air.

All automotive paints are not the same but there are some few qualities that you need to ascertain before you buy the paint for your car. Any paint that you use should not be polished after application unless it is of poor quality. Paint should always be flexible without the use of flex additives. To improve paint coverage, use paint primer as an undercoating.

When dealing with a minor repair or even a full restoration, preparation is absolutely necessary. Clean the surface that you are using. There are two types of contaminants that will need to be cleaned, these are Water based contaminants, such as dirt, dust and bird droppings. These can be removed easily with a good car washing soap and hot water. And then there are Solvent based contaminants that include wax, plastic resin, oil and tar grease. These require the use of grease remover. In order to know that the area is clean, flush it with water. The water should not stick on this surface, if it does you will need to add more grease remover.

Before applying the automotive paint that you desire, you can remove the old paint using solvent based color removers, making a smooth base on your car body. You are now ready to use a primer on these surface. Use a top quality spray gun, applying sweeping horizontal strokes back and forth. Let the coat dry before sanding it again and applying a fresh coat.