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Why a Summer Tune-Up Matters at Leonard Tire: Ignition Coils, Misfires, and Up to $25 Back
July 1, 2026
Albuquerque summers are hard on cars, and the part that strands drivers most often is the battery. Most people blame winter, but heat does the real damage. The Leonard family has kept Albuquerque on the road since 1934, and from July 1 through August 31 we are passing along a prepaid card rebate on a qualifying battery so you can get ahead of the no-start.
- Heat shortens battery life far more than winter cold does
- A battery three years or older should be tested before peak summer, not after a breakdown
- A qualifying NAPA or AAA battery earns a prepaid card of up to $25 through August 31
Why Heat Is the Real Battery Killer
Inside every battery is a chemical reaction, and heat speeds it up. High temperatures accelerate the corrosion on the internal plates and evaporate the fluid the battery needs to hold a charge. The wear builds quietly through the hottest weeks, so a battery that cranks fine in August can quit on the first cool morning of fall. In our climate, a battery three years or older is living on borrowed time.
The warning signs are easy to miss: a slow crank, dimming lights, or a single jump start. Any of them means the battery is on its way out.
A Quick Test Saves a Bad Morning
A proper battery test measures real capacity, not just whether the car starts today. It takes only a few minutes, and it is the difference between knowing where you stand and being stranded. Our ASE certified technicians will test your battery and help you choose the right replacement, backed by the NAPA nationwide warranty.
Claim Up to $25 Back This Summer
Through August 31, a qualifying battery earns a prepaid card. NAPA Legend and NAPA Legend Premium AGM batteries earn $20, and AAA and AAA AGM batteries earn $25, on purchases made between July 1 and August 31.
Do not wait for the no-start. Stop by either Leonard Tire location for a battery test before the heat peaks.
Leonard Tire & Automotive Repair
2300 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, (505) 292-7040
201 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 243-5588
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