Battery experts advise that a dead battery can be caused by a small issue such as a loose terminal or corrosion on the lead terminal. Sometimes it could be that your battery has outlived its cycle and needs replacing. When getting your battery checked, ensure it is done by a specialist who will run through a series of tests on the battery, starter and alternator resulting in a thorough report. A specialist will not sell you a new battery unless you really need one.

Here are 7 tips for ensuring maximum car battery life

1. Check the terminals are clean and clear of corrosion.
2. To avoid any unnecessary loss of power, make sure connections are tight.
3. Ensure your battery is fitted correctly to avoid unnecessary vibration that can cause damage.
4. If you’re storing your car for an extended period, disconnect the negative terminal to stop it from running flat.
5. A short drive around the block won’t ‘recharge’ a flat battery. You need to drive a considerable distance. Rather disconnect the battery and place it on a bench charger.
6. Make sure you know how to correctly jump-start your car. Incorrect jump-starting can cause major damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines before attempting a jump-start.
7. Have your battery and vehicle electrical system checked twice a year, or before any extended journeys.

Before you decide to pop open the bonnet and attempt to fix a battery, get to a nearby battery specialist and get your battery checked at no cost. Are you facing your own battery woes?  Battery Centre has provided us with two Raylite batteries to the value of R2500 each! All you need to do to enter is head to the entry form below for up to three chances at winning this exclusive prize. Good luck!

We are officially partnering with the cool kids at Ster Kinekor Theatres and are giving away a whopping 4 double D-Box tickets to watch the scariest movie on the circuit at the moment, A Quiet Place, officially in cinemas on the 6th April. This forms part of Ster’s Scary Moments at their Greatest campaign happening throughout the whole month of April. Other titles forming part of the campaign include Winchester and The Strangers.

If you are not quite convinced and are puzzled whether to enter or not, then check out the trailer and a little about the movie below:

In the modern horror thriller, A Quiet Place, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you.

Hopefully your feelings have changed by now, right? If so, then give it a shot and enter by simply answering the below question in our comments section. Come on do it, you know you want to…

What is the name of Ster Kinekor’s campaign happening during the month of April?

Congrats to our winners below: 

• Su van Aswegen
• Kaz Miller
• Bianca Balutto
• Ashley Naidoo

For those of you who were unlucky, you can book your ticket by visiting www.sterkinekor.com or the Ster-Kinekor app. Thank you for entering, be on the lookout for more competitions in the near future!