Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers
102 E. State Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158 641.752.2941

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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 14, 2024

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: Sep 11, 2023

Battery Upgrades at Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers in Marshalltown

Batteries are a huge part of modern Marshalltown life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Marshalltown home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in Marshallto...
Published on: May 25, 2022

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: May 09, 2021

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life.  I mean, how many battery chargers do you have? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery.  When people come into our service c...
Published on: Feb 22, 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: Jun 03, 2020

Simple Answers from Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers for Marshalltown: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers Answer:That's a good question for Marshalltown drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced &n...
Published on: Jun 12, 2018

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: Dec 01, 2016