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Signs It's Time for a New Car Battery

Signs It's Time for a New Car Battery

Most manufacturers recommend that you have your vehicle battery on average every three years. Once a battery reaches this age, it becomes unreliable and unable to hold a sufficient charge. In some circumstances, your car may need a replacement before it even reaches three years. Signs That Your Vehicle Battery Needs a Replacement You notice faint or flickering lights. If your headlights, dashboard, or infotainment center randomly go dim or flickers, it is a clear sign that you need a new battery. It means that your car can no longer distribute enough power to your car's different electrical functions. You constantly have trouble starting the car. This is one of the most prevalent symptoms of a weak battery. If you're grabbing the jumper cables too often, you should go and get your battery tested.  The battery dashboard warning light is on. This glowing red light is in the shape of a battery, and it usually means that one or more of your electrical components needs atte ... read more