Since the inception of the AAA Mobile Battery Program, AAA clubs have tested more than 25 million batteries at the roadside, resulting in more than 8 million defective batteries being replaced on the scene.

All AAA members are eligible for the service that includes a visit from a trained battery service technician to their location to test their battery. If a problem is identified, members have the option to purchase a new AAA battery on the spot.

What should you know about your vehicle battery?

The average life of a battery is 3-5 years, but driving conditions, climate and lack of care and maintenance can shorten a battery’s lifespan. In Western and Central New York, the chilly winter months and hot summer months are sure factors when it comes to vehicle batteries.

Here are some warning signs that put you at risk for a battery-related breakdown:

• Your vehicle cranks slowly when trying to start
• You hear a grinding, clicking or buzzing when you turn the ignition on
• Your vehicle has stalled
• Your headlights dim when you are idling but brighten when you rev the engine
• Your battery is more than three years old

What to do if you suspect your battery is failing

If you suspect an old battery is to blame for your car trouble, give us a call. We can come right to your driveway to test your battery for free. Battery testing is provided as part of the free roadside assistance service members are entitled to each year. As a benefit to members, AAA’s Mobile Battery Service can install a new AAA battery and recycle the old battery for you. AAA recycles every battery replaced, saving resources and keeping hazardous waste from landfills.

Request your battery testing by phone, online, or by using the AAA Mobile app. Android and iPhone users can download the AAA Mobile app, which provides select AAA services for all drivers, such as obtaining a battery replacement quote, directions and a gas price comparison.

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