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What’s an AGM Battery?

Date Published: August 12, 2025 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 23, 2026
AGM Features and Benefits: Recharge faster than regular batteries Run power for hours, like deep-cycle batteries Resist damage from extreme temperature and vibration AGM batteries have more engine starts than standard batteries AGM Batteries Are High-powered Lead-acid Batteries The battery ac...
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Cars & Trucks Articles (21)

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What’s an AGM Battery?
Date Published: August 12, 2025 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 23, 2026

Did you know 50 million cars on the road today need an AGM battery?

Three little letters on a battery can radically change your driving experience. Check out AGM batteries.


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  • Cars & Trucks
  • How-Tos
If You Bought a Used Car, Get a Battery Test ASAP
Date Published: May 16, 2025 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: October 16, 2025
Sitting in the heat for days with a used battery is especially hard on any car. Battery tests are the only way to know how long you can trust its battery.

Read Time: 4 min
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  • Cars & Trucks
  • Battery 101
Signs You Have a Dead Car Battery
Date Published: October 07, 2024 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Learn how to spot the signs of a dead car battery before you're stranded. Discover symptoms, causes, and solutions for a dead car battery.

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How to Jump a Car With a Portable Jump Starter or Jump Box
Date Published: October 03, 2024 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026

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  • Cars & Trucks
  • How-Tos
How to Jump Start a Car with a Battery Under the Back Seat or in the Trunk
Date Published: September 18, 2024 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Yes, you can jump a car if the battery’s not under the hood. Here’s how to find the terminal and get going again.

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  • Cars & Trucks
  • How-Tos
Need a Car Key Fob Replacement or Copy? How to Get Started
Date Published: February 15, 2024 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Getting a key fob replacement or remote car key copy is easy — if you know what you’re looking for. Here’s your key fob guide.

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  • Cars & Trucks
Understanding CCA in Car Batteries
Date Published: February 15, 2024 Stephen Allman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
What does CCA mean for your car battery, and why should you care?

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  • Cars & Trucks
  • How-Tos
The Real Trick to Installing Key Fob Replacement Batteries
Date Published: December 01, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Car key remote not working? Replacing your car key fob battery at home is easy with these simple tricks.

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  • Cars & Trucks
Why My Car Won’t Start If the Battery’s Still Good
Date Published: November 16, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Out of gas, a blown fuse, bad cables or control module issues might be why your car won’t start with a jump.

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  • Outdoors & Off-Road
What Kind of Car Battery Runs This FAA-approved Flying Car?
Date Published: October 02, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
A startup in San Francisco got a big boost when the FAA approved their electric flying car. We know what you’re probably wondering.

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  • How-Tos
How to Disconnect a Car Battery? Disconnect Black First.
Date Published: August 10, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Unsure which is positive or negative on a car battery? Learn how to safely disconnect your car battery in this step-by-step guide from Interstate Batteries.

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  • Cars & Trucks
  • Battery 101
How Long Does a Car Battery Last? Average Lifespan & Maintenance Tips
Date Published: July 24, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Find out how long car batteries last and how to extend their life.

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  • Cars & Trucks
  • Home & Work
You Might Be Driving with a Dead Car Battery. Get a Battery Test.
Date Published: May 31, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Is your car battery dead? If you see these signs of a dead car battery, it might be too late. Instead, battery tests take the mystery out of dead batteries.

Read Time: 11 min
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  • Cars & Trucks
Absorbed Glass-mat, Enhanced Flooded Battery, What's The Difference?
Date Published: March 28, 2023 Stephen Allman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Everything you need to know about AGM and EFB batteries.

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How Long You Have to Drive to Charge Your Car Battery
Date Published: January 22, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
Need to recharge your car battery? Better pack for a road trip.

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  • Cars & Trucks
The Essential Steps on How to Charge a Car Battery
Date Published: January 11, 2023 Youssef Sleiman
Date Revised: July 16, 2026
We’ll cover the basics, including how long it takes to charge your car battery and how to avoid overcharging. 

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