Why do you need a trickle charger in the winter?

The cold weather reduces the life of batteries most of us know that but how can we make sure our car   starts in the morning. 

Perhaps the best thing to do is to store the car in a Garage, this will not only protect the car but keep the temperature a little warmer and of ensure that it does not drop below freezing for that long.

If you live somewhere where it gets and stays cold for more than 4 weeks a year then you should really consider keeping your battery charge topped up with the use of a trickle charger.  Other factors that can compound the loss of charge in your battery include but are not limited to:

• Older models of batteries or alternators, typically found in cars more than 30 years old
• If you only use your car on short journeys
• If you use your car less than once a week

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You can find more information about trickle chargers at the link