J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

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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: May 20, 2024

Battery Upgrades at J and C Auto Service in Downers Grove

Batteries are a huge part of modern Downers Grove life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Downers Grove home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in Downers ...
Published on: Oct 22, 2023

Battery Upgrades

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it's time to replace it,  Downers Grove drivers have options. First, let's be clear that you should always get a replacement battery...
Published on: Jul 19, 2023

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: Jul 29, 2021

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 03, 2021

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: Jul 22, 2019

J and C Auto Service Tech Question On Your Battery

Question My name is David.  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 first everything was fine...
Published on: Apr 26, 2017

Do I Need a New Battery?

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before.  This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electr...
Published on: Mar 13, 2016