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1304 Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 360.336.3496

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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Jan 13, 2022

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Aug 09, 2020

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have.Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into JP Automotive&...
Published on: Nov 05, 2018

Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: Nov 20, 2015

Simple Answers from JP Automotive for Mt Vernon: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?JP Automotive Answer:That's a good question for Mt Vernon drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some ar...
Published on: Mar 13, 2014

JP Automotive Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} JP Automotive Tech Question:I'm David in Mt Vernon, WA. For the last year and a half I've had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a p...
Published on: Oct 29, 2013

JP Automotive's Guide To Battery Maintenance

Eventually your car battery will fail, and you will need to replace it.  In fact, 70% don’t even make it four years.  There is something you can do to make yours last a little longer. ...
Published on: Sep 04, 2013