Fairburn Auto Repair

Vehicle batteries are an essential part of the electrical system. It stores all the power to start your engine, power your phone charger, and keep your car rolling. That’s why it’s so important to know when to replace your battery and how to extend its life.   On average, car batteries last between 3 and 5 years. Depending on the climate you operate your vehicle in, your battery may die sooner or later. To be specific, batteries are prone to drain quicker in the heat. The warmth causes the chemicals in your battery to evaporate quicker, which can ultimately damage the entire battery. For instance, drivers in Florida or Georgia may need to change their car battery sooner than those in Alaska.     Regardless of temperature, let’s take a look at some things that all drivers can do to extend the wear on their vehicle battery: 1) Limit Short Trips Too many frequent trips of short duration drives can do more harm to your car battery than you think ... read more