Nationwide RAC Report Highlights Growing Number of Battery Related Problems In Vehicles

Report Tallies With Global Battery Specialist’s Findings That New & Old Vehicles Alike Are Increasingly Prone To Battery Problems

[ClickPress, Fri Aug 08 2008] CTEK, the leading worldwide innovator and supplier of lead acid battery chargers, has lent its full support to the RAC following the release today of the RAC’s Breakdown Britain report which reveals that a severe lack motorists undertaking basic car maintenance is still heavily affecting the number of call-outs.

With modern vehicles full of complex and sensitive electrical equipment that constantly draw current from the battery, an ever increasing number of mechanical faults from new and older vehicles alike are battery related. In total, 18% of all RAC call-outs in 2007 were battery related, making the issue the top reason for call-outs, something that the RAC say can be massively reduced by regular battery maintenance.

CTEK’s unique range of smart chargers optimise the performance of lead-acid batteries by determining accurate readings of a battery’s charge and ensuring the appropriate action is taken to optimise the battery for use, thereby prolonging a battery’s life to the benefit of both the vehicle owner and the environment.

The patented CTEK system maintains optimum charge levels to extend battery life and, most importantly, ensure that vehicles are able to start first time, every time. With each product intended for unsupervised use, foolproof to connect, spark proof and reverse-polarity protected, there is no need to regularly connect and disconnect batteries. Moreover, each CTEK smart charger regulates mains voltage to protect any sensitive electrical and hi-fi equipment.

CTEK supplies chargers to some of the world’s most recognised car and motorcycle manufacturers – including Porsche, Mercedes, Harley Davidson and Bentley.

Peter White, Sales & Manager, UK & Ireland, CTEK, commented:

“The problems associated with batteries are growing rapidly in line with the increasing demands on batteries as vehicles become ever more reliant upon them for all manner of tasks. It is a common misconception that these problems only affect older vehicles. In fact newer vehicles are also particularly at risk and that includes brand new models.

“Unfortunately, many new vehicles experience battery discharge prior to delivery to the customer, resulting in a short term problem immediately thereafter and the customer feeling that there is a more significant problem with the vehicle. Similarly, if a vehicle is not used for a few days or only used on short journeys, the battery can become discharged leading to the expense of a replacement battery or callout charge. Given these problems can be simply and cost effectively resolved with regular maintainance, many consumers are choosing to add a smart charger to their essential garage maintenance kit.”

CTEK products are available in the UK and Ireland through a network of stockists, details of which can be found via the CTEK website.

For more information regarding the RAC Breakdown Britain report please visit www.rac.co.uk.

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About CTEK

CTEK was founded less than 10 years ago and is the leading global innovator and supplier of lead acid battery chargers.

A sister company to Creator Teknisk Utveckling AB, a leading design and product development consultancy, CTEK was established following a research and development programme developed into a worldwide opportunity to design, manufacture and supply and new system of battery chargers that would meet the requirements of new generation batteries.

CTEK’s unique and patented technology has built a reputation for innovation and being first to market with new products. CTEK is a world leading authority on battery technology, battery chargers and battery care.

CTEK retails its chargers in over 50 countries, including the UK and Ireland and distributes its products via a network of distributors. CTEK already supplies its chargers to some of the world’s most recognised car and motorcycle manufacturers including Porsche, Mercedes, Harley Davidson and Bentley.

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