Auto Electronics: new car battery, memory saver, battery replacement


Question
when i purchase a new car battery is it fully charged or do i have to put it on a charger for a full charge

Answer
Hello Ed, most new batteries are ready to go as purchased. Once installed, the vehicle's charging system should bring the battery up to full charge if necessary. One more thing I should mention, depending on the make, model and year, is that battery replacement can bring on new problems. It is best to purchase and use a computer memory saver during battery replacement to ward off potential problems. For more details see my posting on www.autorepairwatchdog.com titled 'Battery Replacement Problems'. Hope this helps, Don.