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What are car battery terminal connectors?

My dad was changing my car’s battery, and he said the battery terminal connectors need to be replaced. I’m not exactly sure what they are or what they do. What are car battery terminal connectors?

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Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s so nice of your dad to change your car battery for you!
It’s always nice to have help with car-related matters, whether it’s an oil change or finding a new
car insurance
policy. Learning about car parts can be overwhelming, so let’s break down car battery terminal connectors.
Car battery terminal connectors are the connection point between the car battery and the cables. They are designed to connect your car’s battery to its power source.
You’ll want to avoid using cheap lead terminal connectors because they can compromise the electrical connection. A copper terminal connector provides the best electrical connection for your car battery, and they only cost a few extra dollars!
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