Summer is the season when we most drive for pleasure. And if your summer motoring is in a much-loved sports car or a timeless classic, the experience is even better. Each drive becomes an event; each mile is savoured. 

If you are lucky enough to own a high-performance sportscar or a wonderful vehicle from a heyday of motoring design, you know it deserves all the care you can give it. 

And one of the kindest ways to look after your favourite car is also one of the cheapest and simplest – maintain its battery so you can start when the sun shines and opportunity beckons. 

The weather gods are sometimes surprisingly kind, with a few hours or even a few days of uninterrupted glorious sunshine to enjoy often at short notice. And that’s when you especially want your favourite ride to start first time so you can hit the open road and make the most of your good fortune. 

There’s nothing more disappointing than an inviting stretch of blue sky, the urge to drive and the car refusing to turn over, silent except for the tick of a depleted battery. 

It’s as easy as ABC: Always Be Charging 

Nobody wants to endure a breakdown or even a journey that never starts because of a battery. Yet that’s the number one reason for breakdown services callouts. 

And they’re almost all avoidable. During the summer months when you most want to use your prized possession, regularly hook it up to a CTEK charger to keep your battery in tip top condition. 

CTEK chargers are smart, simple to connect and easy to use.  

Battery tips for worry-free summer sports and classic motoring 

  • Use a Quality Battery Charger: If you know your drives will be infrequent, invest in a smart charger. These maintain the battery at an optimal level, preventing deep discharges and extending the life of your battery. 
  • Check Connections: Make sure battery terminals are clean and tight. Corrosion or loose wires can ruin the moment. 
  • Choose the Right Battery: For high-performance or classic cars, consider a specialist battery designed for your car’s requirements – whether that’s the cranking power for a high compression engine or the reliability and vibration resistance for a vintage car. 

For sports and classics, this is the ONE 

Choose the CS ONE for ease of use, thanks to its revolutionary APTO™ (Adaptive Charging) technology that does all the thinking for you – you don’t even have to worry about which clamp goes where.  

CS ONE will automatically begin a diagnostic process and, if needed, provide a smart top up. Add in dedicated app control to unlock additional features and you’ve got the most advanced charger available today.  It offers: 

  • RECOND option to restore and recondition lead-acid batteries. 
  • WAKE UP option to revive seemingly dead lithium and lead-acid batteries. 
  • 12V SUPPLY to support the battery during service work and retain contact power to the vehicle during battery replacement / removal. 
  • ADVANCED SETTINGS to monitor charger voltage & amperage.  
  • Can be left safely connected for long periods during maintenance charging. 
  • New durable design to make it easy to handle, with unique mounting system on the back for quick connection to CS accessories. 
  • 5 year warranty. 

And when the sun sets… 

When the long days of summer draw to a close and you prepare to lock away your pride and joy for the colder months, remember that good battery care is as important as ever. Leaving it connected to a maintenance charger will ensure your first drive next season is as trouble-free as the last one. 

You and your favourite ride can emerge next spring into more sunny, spirited adventures and soul-stirring journeys.  

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