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317 E Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 618.457.8411

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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: May 26, 2024

Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have.Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into The Auto Shop&...
Published on: Dec 13, 2021

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Jan 20, 2020

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Dec 17, 2019

Battery Upgrades at The Auto Shop in Carbondale

Batteries are a huge part of modern Carbondale life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Carbondale home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in Carbondale. Wh...
Published on: Apr 30, 2016

Simple Answers from The Auto Shop for Carbondale: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?The Auto Shop Answer:That's a good question for Carbondale drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some a...
Published on: Apr 11, 2014

The Auto Shop Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} The Auto Shop Tech Question:I'm David in Carbondale, IL. For the last year and a half I've had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a ...
Published on: Nov 05, 2013