Bove's Auto & Truck
1118 Ferguson St, Rockford, IL 61102 815.962.0412

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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

Simple Answers from Bove's Auto & Truck for Rockford: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Bove's Auto & Truck Answer:That's a good question for Rockford drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but so...
Published on: Dec 11, 2023

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: Aug 24, 2021

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: Mar 20, 2020

Battery Upgrades

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it's time to replace it,  Rockford drivers have options. First, let's be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that...
Published on: Jan 22, 2020

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: Jul 27, 2019

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 14, 2019

Bove's Auto & Truck Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} Bove's Auto & Truck Tech Question:I'm David in Rockford, IL. 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 a...
Published on: Aug 15, 2018