Why Does My Car Battery Keep Dying?

If your car battery dies once, then it’s easy to convince yourself that it was a one-off, because there are a number of different reasons as to why your car battery has died, and there is a possibility that it was indeed a one-off thing; however, if your car battery keeps dying then there is a problem that needs to be fixed ASAP!

Headlights or Dome Lights Left On

The most common explanation of car batteries dying is leaving headlights and other lights on while your car isn’t running. Leaving something as minor as your dome light, never mind your headlights will drain your battery dead overnight.

Remember to check your exterior and interior lights to see if any have been left on before you leave and turn off your car.

Old/ Weak Battery

Car he average lifespan of a car battery is around 3-5 years, however, if your battery is old, or in poor condition, then it will not be able to hold enough charge to start your engine.

If your battery is coming up to that age span, or you haven’t got your battery checked in a while, get a quote from us today.

Connections

Over a length of time, a substance called Copper Sulphate will develop on the batter nodes due to it being exposed to moisture in the air. Copper Sulphate isn’t a natural conductor of electricity, which affects the performance of your battery and in turn causing it to not work properly.

To clean this you need to:

1. Turn off your vehicle
2. Loosen the clamps on the battery nodes
3. Using a wire brush clean away the substance
4. Tighten connections again using a wrench

Extremely Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extreme temperatures will not kill a battery that is new or in good condition, however, if your battery is old/ weak, then it may fail in these extreme conditions, or amplify other underlying issues you didn’t know.

It may shorten your battery’s lifespan if you live in these types of weather conditions; even though there isn’t much you can do about the climate you live in, you can make sure that you store your car properly to help reduce damage.

Charging System

When you are driving and using up power, your car’s alternator is charging your battery to ensure it’s power levels are to standard. If you are driving and you notice you stop because your battery has died then this charging system may be faulty. The belt connections to your alternator may be loose or might need to be replaced.

Get a quote from us today and we will find the cheapest deal for you.

My Car Needs A Battery

If you notice that your car battery keeps dying and you are unable to solve the problem yourself- then get a quote from My Car Needs A.

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