With vehicle technology evolving, the battery continues to be put to the test

In the modern workshop, it is important to remember that no matter how big or small the job, it is vital that battery support is not forgotten.
After all, the battery is the heart of any car, and as part of diagnostic servicing, keeping it fully supported is always the best practice solution.
With vehicle technology evolving, the battery continues to be put to the test. From keyless entry, to the alarm system and even the digital clock, each of these functions uses the battery to perform.
Every time the vehicle is started, 150 – 350A is drawn from the battery. If motorists are only making short drives, the alternator will not have the time to replace the draw on the battery.
Over multiple short trips, the charge within the battery will become lower and lower, placing it at risk of sulphation or even worse, failure.
Simply charging and conditioning batteries during a service will ensure that customers are protected against flat batteries and other battery related breakdowns.
CTEK recommends adding a fast, safe and effective solution that will enable workshops to charge batteries without removing the battery from the vehicle or interfering with vehicle servicing procedures.
The CTEK PRO25S is an innovative, versatile and highly efficient battery charger and power supply unit, designed around the needs of the automotive professional.
Combining power and advanced technology with safety, portability and flexibility to work with any 12V vehicle battery, including lithium (12V LiFePO4), CTEK says it is the perfect solution to professional battery charging, in the workshop or the showroom.
It explains that PRO25S features automatic parallel load compensation so power supply and amperage are always constant and accurate, even if an additional load is placed on the battery during diagnostics.
In addition, it features fast, eight-step charging and temperature compensation for ambient conditions between -20°C and +50°C.
“As vehicle technology becomes increasingly complex, so does the requirement for greater support from the battery so that it can provide optimum power to the vehicle,” CTEK APAC Regional Manager, Paul Oddy, said.
”It is also a great opportunity for workshops to delight their customers through robust customer service rather than dealing with frustrated customers when seemingly out of the blue, their vehicle won’t start.”
By implementing a battery health check and support program, CTEK says workshops can increase their bottom line while delighting customers with a comprehensive service.

For more information, visit www.ctek.com