AUGUSTA, Ga. - Colder temperatures bring several unpleasant side effects to your vehicle, like ice and snow on windshields, slippery conditions on roads, and preventing your vehicle from starting.

One of the biggest things that will keep your car from starting in cold weather is your battery. Most car batteries can operate in freezing temperatures, but cold weather slows down the chemical process in the battery.

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Repair shop owner BB Ball says he has replaced dozens of batteries since the cold snap.

“It’ll definitely have an effect on your car. The oil is a lot thicker and it’s harder to turn the motor over so it takes a lot more power. You don’t have as many volts in the batt

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