Posted on 2/25/2022
Similar to your phone or laptop battery, your car battery grows weak over years of use. Experts say that a vehicle battery will last anywhere between 3 to 5 years. However, overloading your battery with too many functions will also decrease its lifespan. On the other hand, if your battery is well cared for with regular cleanings, it can last up to 6 years. If you don't know how long you've had your battery, you also lookout for the signs of a weakened battery: Trouble Starting Car - If it takes slower for your engine to start, then it means that your car battery is not powerful enough to enable strong starts. You may also find yourself grabbing the jumper cables more often. Electrical Accessories Not Working - Besides starting the engine, the battery also supplies power to other parts of your car. These areas include your door locks, wipers, headlights, radio, and your windows. If you start noticing problems with any of those, it means your battery needs to be replaced soon ... read more