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TRULY MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERIES?

Q: Is there any battery that will survive a winter cold storage without a trickle charger? I have had bad luck with low-amp battery maintenance devices and I’m removing the batteries and storing them in the nonfreezing basement after a full charge. Then, in the spring, I add another charge and reinstall. Trouble is, with two boats, a couple of jet skis, and three specialty cars, it is a lot of work. Is there a battery on the market that does not require this type of maintenance?

Jonathan Crane Via Hemmings.com

A: Unfortunately, there are not any batteries currently on the market that

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