The battery is now the advanced technological hub of almost every vehicle system, so ensuring good battery maintenance and protection makes perfect sense. To facilitate independent garages in doing this, J&S Automotive is now distributing a complete range of CTEK battery charging and maintenance equipment through motor factor stockists.

The advanced CTEK range features battery monitoring, analysis, maintenance and charging equipment which is highly durable, easy to use and adaptable to developing battery technology.

Alan Gaynor of J&S Automotive says that battery maintenance is becoming an area of huge potential growth for garages. He comments, “Automotive technology is moving fast and the days of the €50 063 battery will soon be a distant memory. The latest battery technology can have a replacement cost upwards of €150 plus depending on the model and time to replace, it needs to be professionally installed and coded, so protecting a battery investment will become increasingly important. With CTEK we can provide a range of maintenance options, from simple chargers and monitors right up to the ultimate professional charging system.”

Alan says that many workshops have already discovered the benefits of the CTEK PRO120 a heavy duty unit that restores charge and reconditions batteries using a patented multi step charging process. It is compatible with all types of 12V battery, including normal wet/flooded, Ca/Ca and lithium, as well as AGM and EFB Stop/Start batteries. The PRO120’s ‘adaptive charging’ mode automatically detects the appropriate settings for the battery and applies the optimum settings for the fastest charge. It is very user friendly with just four buttons and a clear, easy to read LCD display.

The PRO120 is also a high capacity, safe and stable power supply for even the most demanding diagnostic and flashing tasks. With 12.6-14.8V available in selectable 0.1V increments it can be adjusted for all vehicle manufacturer supply voltage needs with complete accuracy.

The CTEK range also features CTX Battery Sense device and mobile app. This allows for easy tracking of the health of a vehicle battery through a unique Bluetooth enabled smart tracking device. It is easy to install and data is delivered through a free downloadable app. The system can help prevent vehicle breakdowns and maximise the performance of a battery by providing easy to understand information about the state of the battery charge. It delivers data to the mobile device 24/7 and users can even sync multiple monitors for a complete battery management system.

CTX Battery Sense and CTEK PRO120 are just two of the innovative products in the CTEK charging and maintenance range. Alan says, “CTEK are at the cutting edge when it comes to battery technology and have solutions for new battery technology such as lithium and 48 volt that is coming down the line. Garages need to be prepared for major new opportunities in battery maintenance and CTEK can give them the key to unlocking this potential.”

The CTEK range is now available from local Parts and Tool Suppliers. For more information and stockist details contact Paddy Thomas on 087 932 5377 or email: sales@jsautomotive.ie