Posted on 1/30/2026
Colorado drivers are no strangers to epic cold weather. We plan for ice storms, snow blowing all directions, frozen windshields, and the occasional “Should we try to make it home” approach to driving. What many drivers are not prepared for, however, is how unforgiving modern vehicles have become when it comes to batteries. Voltage is not the same easy-monitor-fix as it used to be. There was a time when vehicle ownership came with a certain level of comfort. If your car started yesterday, well it would probably start today, tomorrow and next Thursday. But batteries have fail in dependability gradually. Warning signs are not always obvious. You don’t always have time to react. That comfort is gone. One thing does not change… the automotive industry is moving forward at unprecedented rates. Modern battery technology, modern charging systems, and modern driving habits have quietly removed the margin for error. Batteries are no longer a “Plug and Play ... read more