Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re like me, you’ve been in a situation where you need to use a power inverter with a car battery. Maybe you’re out camping and your phone is about to die, or maybe you’re at a tailgate party and your friends need to charge their phones. Whatever the case may be, you need to … Read more

If your car won’t start, it could be that your battery is dead. You can test your battery with a battery load tester. A battery load tester is a device that applies a load to the battery to see if it is able to provide enough power to start the car. So, how to use … Read more

If you find yourself in this predicament, don’t worry, there are a few ways to get into your car. With a little ingenuity, you can be on your way in no time. The first thing to try is the old standby, the wire hanger. Straighten out the hanger and insert it into the space between … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about your car battery until it’s too late. You’re driving along and suddenly your car won’t start. Or, you go to start your car and it takes a few seconds longer than usual. If you’re not sure how to tell if your battery is charged or … Read more

If you’re not sure whether your battery is AGM or not, there are a few ways you can tell. First, check the label on the battery. It should say “AGM” or “Absorbed Glass Mat.” If it doesn’t say anything about being AGM, it’s probably not. Second, you can check the terminals. On an AGM battery, … Read more

If you’re like most people, you depend on your car to get you where you need to go. So, when you get in your car and the battery is dead, it can be a real inconvenience. If you have a Prius, you may be wondering how to start it with a dead battery. Don’t worry, … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably dread the thought of having to register your BMW battery. The process can be confusing and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. This article will walk you through the process step-by-step so that you can get your battery registered as quickly and easily as possible. So, how … Read more

Your car’s battery is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. Without it, your car wouldn’t be able to start. The battery gauge on your dashboard is a helpful tool that lets you know how much charge your battery has. It’s important to keep an eye on this gauge so that you can … Read more

If you’re like me, you’re always on the go and your phone is your life-line. But, what happens when your phone battery dies and you don’t have a charger? You’re stuck. Unless, of course, you know how to open your battery compartment. In this article, I’m going to show you how to open your battery … Read more

If you’re like me, you’ve been in the situation where your car battery is dead and you can’t open your trunk. It’s frustrating, to say the least. Luckily, there’s a way to open your Chevy Malibu trunk even when the battery is dead. All you need is a key and a flat surface. Simply insert … Read more