Nobody wants to be left stranded with a car that won’t start due to a dead battery, but it’s an all-too-common occurrence. Maintaining your car battery is key to maximizing its lifespan. With winter right around the corner, you’ll want to follow these tips to stay charged up all season long.

• Don't drive your car often or take short trips? Your battery may not fully charge between starts. Solution: Go for a weekly long drive on the highway to let the alternator charge it up, or use a battery tender when the car's idle.
• Corrosion building up? Keep your battery posts and connections clean with a wire brush, and apply dielectric grease to keep corrosion at bay.
• Check the mounting hardware. This will prevent the battery from moving around when the car hits a bump in the road. Excessive vibration is a detriment to battery life.
• Hear a clicking noise and experience stutters while starting? That’s a sign that your battery could be losing its charge. It’s probably time to have your battery serviced or replaced.

Batteries naturally degrade over time, just like your old cell phone's battery. Although regular maintenance can help, your car battery faces the same fate.

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The AAA Mobile Battery Service replaces over 2 million batteries yearly. Since 1999, AAA has recycled more than 18 million batteries – enough to stretch from Miami to Seattle. Old or defective batteries get recycled, helping save resources and keeping hazardous waste away from landfills. It’s good for your battery and good for the environment too.

Winter's coming! Is your battery ready?

Don't forget to inspect your car's battery during every oil change. Batteries three years old or more should be tested annually to avoid unexpected failures. Take advantage of the AAA Mobile Battery Service to test and replace your car battery anywhere your car is parked.

Get your battery inspected for free now before the cold winter sets in. Request AAA Mobile Battery Service today.

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