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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12V vs. High-Voltage Batteries: What’s the Difference?

Every electric vehicle (EV) runs on not just one battery, but two. While the high-voltage battery pack gets most of the attention for powering the car, the smaller 12V battery is equally important for safety and everyday functions.

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5 Signs Your EV’s 12V Battery Needs Replacing

Every electric vehicle (EV) has two batteries: the big high-voltage pack that drives the car and the smaller 12V battery that powers electronics and safety systems. While the high-voltage pack gets most of the attention, the 12V battery is just as critical, and it wears out much faster.

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