How Fonterra Turned 3-Month Batteries Into 3-Year Performers — And Why Battery Town Recommends VARTA for New Zealand Fleets

Fonterra operates one of the most demanding truck fleets in New Zealand. With more than 500 tankers collecting milk from nearly 9500 farms every day, these vehicles cover close to 100 million kilometres a year

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Summer Camper Van Power: Why Your Deep Cycle System Matters

Summer Camper Van Power: Why Your Deep Cycle System Matters

After winter storage or months of regular use, deep cycle batteries can lose capacity, suffer sulphation, or experience voltage drop under load. That’s why a pre-summer check is essential.

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Summer Road Trip

Summer Car Maintenance - Free Battery Checks from Battery Town

Planning a summer road trip? Before you load the chilly bin and head off, make sure your car is ready for the drive. The team at Battery Town offers free battery checks and professional auto-electrical inspections to help you stay safe and stress-free this holiday season.

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Do Hybrid Cars Use 12V Batteries Too?

When people think about hybrid vehicles, the focus is usually on the high-voltage battery pack that works alongside the petrol engine. But just like petrol, diesel, and full electric cars, hybrids also use a 12V battery, and it plays a much bigger role than most drivers realise.

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Battery Town Marine: Your Trusted Marine Electricians in Auckland and Beyond

Most Kiwi boaties know Battery Town as New Zealand’s largest chain of qualified auto electricians. But what many don’t realise is that there’s a sister network dedicated to life on the water: Battery Town Marine.

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The Role of the 12V Battery in EV Safety Systems

When you think of safety in an electric vehicle (EV), airbags, stability control, and driver assistance features might come to mind. But behind the scenes, one small component makes all of these systems possible: the 12V battery.

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