The cold weather in New Zealand has increased requests for roadside assistance with AMI Roadside Rescue reporting that 47 percent of all callouts are battery related. During these cold snaps, batteries can struggle to deliver enough power, and an aged battery will often fail as the temperatures in the winter months move towards or below 0oC . KOBA batteries are the right solution for customers seeking a reliable battery that can perform all year round.
A battery uses a chemical reaction to store and deliver energy. As the temperature plummets, the speed of the chemical reaction becomes slower, reducing the amount of power a battery can deliver. A battery which is near the end of its life will have more difficulty delivering power, or may even cease functioning altogether during the winter months. An aged or underperforming battery may struggle to meet the demands of a starter motor due to a reduction in cranking power. Additionally, cold weather thickens the vehicle’s motor oil which results in the starter motor drawing more current when cranking because it is pumping the thicker oil around the engine. These reasons are why you should be getting your battery’s health and State of Charge tested regularly.
KOBA has been a trusted name in the aftermarket parts industry for the past 15 years. The KOBA product range covers a vast range of applications using only 40-part numbers, making it easier for businesses to service customers using a single brand with a wide variety of power requirements.
KOBA batteries are designed to provide reliable performance and an extended service life in a wide range of applications including automotive, commercial, leisure, marine and industrial. They are manufactured in South Korea at one of the region’s most experienced battery manufacturing facilities. South Korea is well regarded for its advanced manufacturing capabilities due to its highly skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure, advanced technology and industry leading research and development.
The automotive range includes Calcium, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB). KOBA AGM and EFB batteries are ideal for vehicles with Stop Start systems. These batteries are available in a range of popular case sizes to cover a wide spectrum of makes and models in the market. For those seeking a powerful starting battery for marine or 4WD applications, the KOBA Marine range of batteries are an excellent choice. For customers needing an all-round battery solution, the KOBA Dual Purpose Deep Cycle range will fulfill all of their cranking and cycling needs.
The complete range of KOBA automotive, commercial, leisure, marine and industrial batteries are available exclusively at R&J Batteries. R&J Batteries is a leading battery distributor with branches in Wiri, Christchurch, Hamilton, Albany and Nelson. Learn more about KOBA batteries at rjbatt.co.nz or call 0800 546 000.
