This has been an interesting read. In the last 17 years I think I’ve bought about 8 batteries for 5 different cars. I lived 9 of those years in Minnesota. None of the issues have been with the car charging systems. The batteries just go bad and either would not hold a charge or would go dead...
April of 2014 I bought a new Kia Sportage. I travel for work and so far I have 120000 miles on. Nothing but routine oil changes. Front brakes lasted to 100k! Original tires went to 75K! It is mostly interstate miles. I would buy another one. My sister in law had to have the rear...
I loved all his work. Seeing the his/her mustangs of Sonny and Cher reminded me I read an article in HotRod magazine in the 60's which detailed the custom work done on those 2 mustangs. I wonder where they are now?
Update... found this: