There are more trucks and SUVs on the road than cars, and CTEK, the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions, knows trucks and SUVs. According to J.D. Power, truck and SUVs are on pace to account for 79.2% of new-vehicle retail sales in February. Additionally, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics has documented the average age of vehicles on the road is going up each year with the average age of a vehicle topping 12 years. Along with that, trucks, and not automobiles, were the most popular type of vehicle registered in the last five years. With the percentage of new and used trucks and SUV owners topping car owners, CTEK, has battery chargers and power supplies to ensure anyone with a truck or SUV, whether old or new, can ensure their truck or SUV will start every time.
As truck and SUV technology continues to develop, more and more strain is placed on the battery. As a result, battery charging has become an important part of vehicle maintenance and should be as important as when checking tire pressures or oil levels.
“In addition to technology upgrades, trucks and SUVs often require more battery power than a regular car,” said Bobbie DuMelle, executive vice president, CTEK North America “Regular charging will not only keep your battery in the best of health, making breakdowns less likely, it can also save you money by extending battery life by up to three times.”
CTEK has the following tips for any truck and SUV owners:
Battery re-conditioning
We all need regular health checks as we get older, and your truck or SUV battery, being the heart of your truck or SUV, is no different. A battery will tend to degrade as it ages, and if your battery isn’t working correctly, it won’t matter how often you charge it.
Regular maintenance charging
CTEK recommends that you charge your battery at least once a month to maintain the ideal battery health. This is particularly important if you are not using your truck or SUV regularly, or if you usually go for short trips.
SOURCE: PR Newswire