Charge Your Car Day 2022 | ctek.com

Even car batteries need a hug (or two)

Now, more than ever, we want to enjoy the feeling of freedom that driving can bring us. We are all READY TO GO – to get on the road and feel the release of travelling when and where we want! Make Charge Your Car Day the day to celebrate this feeling by honoring the humble car battery. It is, after all, the heart of every car, and without it we will never be able to enjoy our driving experiences.

So, from this day and forward, let’s make sure our cars are always charged, and READY TO GO!

Stop. Think. Do the right thing

Lockdown restrictions around the world have resulted in a sharp increase in car battery failures. In Germany for example, battery failures rose from 41.8% to 46.3%, with a stunning 54% flat battery cases in electric vehicles.
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And, in the UK, cases rose by a hefty 76% during the lockdown.
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Those taking regular short road journeys, particularly in urban areas, face the real risk of experiencing a flat battery. This is because these trips put immense pressure on the car battery as it handles the frequent stopping and starting of the engine. The battery is now forced to work harder to maintain the power supply necessary for the functioning of all the various technological components in the car.

The solution? Regular battery charging.

Nothing should come between you and your drive

On Charge Your Car Day, CTEK turns the spotlight on the fundamentals of battery charging by encouraging you to GET READY TO GO! We are using the day as a kickstart for drivers to learn and adopt simple routines to manage your car batteries.

Regular charging and maintenance of a battery not only extends battery life by threefold, but also provides invaluable peace of mind, and actually help drivers to save money in the long run. Moreover, when a battery fails, the effect is that it could even damage or compromise the vehicle’s electronics, potentially creating additional spend.

Reliable battery charger. Using a charger to maintain its performance and life can help save time, costs, and the environment.
Sound charging routine. Charging at least once a month helps get the best out of a car battery and prolongs its life. When it comes to electric cars though, the rule is ABC - Always Be Charging.
Simple, regular care. Invest in a charger with built-in functionality for both maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure your battery is always working to optimum capacity.
Be mindful of the weather. Be aware of the effect of extreme weather conditions on your car battery, and look out for any signs of change, like the way your car starts.
Correct charging. The only real way to restore a drained battery is to use a charger. Most other common ways work temporarily but are not dependable ways to fully recharge a battery.

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