J. Murray Auto Service
116 E. State St, South Elgin, IL 60177 847.697.0450

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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

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have.Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into J. Murray Auto...
Published on: Mar 23, 2022

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: Feb 26, 2022

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: Feb 07, 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 30, 2019

Battery Upgrades at J. Murray Auto Service in South Elgin

Batteries are a huge part of modern South Elgin life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your South Elgin home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in South Elgin....
Published on: May 04, 2017

Simple Answers from J. Murray Auto Service for South Elgin: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?J. Murray Auto Service Answer:That's a good question for South Elgin drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – ...
Published on: Feb 09, 2016

J. Murray Auto Service Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} J. Murray Auto Service Tech Question:I'm David in South Elgin, 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 bat...
Published on: Nov 15, 2013