A surprise dead car battery can cost you and your family more than just time. If you have a job interview, business trip or flight scheduled, that dead battery could end up costing you serious money. And if your battery dies while you’re on the road, you could be putting yourself in a scary situation. 

Battery care is the top cause of roadside assistance calls for AAA Western and Central New York, with more than 140,000 battery-related service calls since January 2016. 

Proper maintenance - which includes keeping battery terminals clean and disconnecting a battery that is not being used in the winter - can increase the lifespan and dependability of your battery.

If you notice that your headlights or interior lights are dim, or if your vehicle is experience hard-starting, it may be time to have your battery inspected.  

Most batteries have a lifespan of 3-5 years, but variables like maintenance, climate and driving conditions impact how long your battery will last. Western and Central New York’s chilly winter months are known to impact a battery’s reliability, but hot summer months can take a toll on your battery, too.

Luckily, a dead car battery is a pitfall you can avoid by scheduling a free battery test through AAA’s Mobile Battery Service. A technician will drive to your vehicle and test your battery with state-of-the-art equipment. If needed, your battery can be replaced on the spot. 

AAA has tested over 25 million batteries through the Mobile Battery Service, replacing more than 8 million defective batteries at the scene. The service is eligible to all AAA members. Schedule your free battery test today to prevent a costly future situation! 

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