You may not think of battery care as important, but millions of members call AAA each year for assistance with their battery. In 2015, AAA rescued a record-breaking 32 million drivers, with more battery, flat tire and key problems than ever before, a 2016 study showed.

From January 2016 until the present, AAA Western and Central New York has been dispatched to more than 140,000 battery-related service calls.

Take into account these other facts:

• Vehicles between 6 and 10 years old have the highest proportion of battery-related issues, as most batteries have a three-to five-year life.
• Roadside assistance calls peak in the summer (8.3 million) followed by winter (8.1 million), fall (7.8 million) and spring (7.7 million). 
• Drivers are most likely to request roadside assistance on Mondays and least likely to request assistance on Sundays.

Automotive batteries typically last between 3-5 years - or less in high-heat areas. Even leaving the lights on for an extended period of time can reduce your battery's life expectancy. 

Safeguard against a dead battery by having it tested annually once it's three years old.

Schedule your free battery test here.