Not Driving Much? Count On AAA to Make Sure Your Battery is Ready for Action
Not Driving Much? Count On AAA to Make Sure Your Battery is Ready for Action
With more people staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak, many cars are sitting in driveways and parking spaces for days on end without being driven.
For some drivers, this results in a dead battery, which is the last thing you want when you are going out to get groceries or receive other essential services. And what if you weren't able to drive if an emergency or other unpredictable situation happened?
With that in mind, AAA is proud to be an essential service provider for all motorists, whether your car stalls out on the highway or even if your parked vehicle has a faulty battery.
Simply contact AAA at 1-800-836-2582 or request service online and we’ll send a truck equipped to test and, if necessary, install a new battery on the spot. Our state-of-the-art battery testers, specifically designed for mobile use, eliminate the guesswork out of whether you need a jump start or if a new battery is required.
Is your car's battery nearing the end of its life? Here are some signs that you might be at risk for a battery-related breakdown:
- Your vehicle cranks slowly when trying to start
- You hear a grinding, clicking or buzzing when you turn the ignition on
- Your vehicle has stalled
- Your headlights dim when you are idling but brighten when you rev the engine
- Your battery is more than three years old
If your car starts properly but you haven't driven it in a while, remember to drive it every couple of days to make sure your battery charged. If your car won't start or your battery shows some of the signs listed above, you may be tempted to jump start the car with the help of another vehicle. This could be difficult to arrange during times of social distancing.
Also, jump-starting a battery, which used to be fairly common do-it-yourself auto knowledge, has become increasingly hazardous due to the battery's interaction with complex computer modules found in modern vehicles. One small error could leave your car totally inoperable.
AAA’s battery service trucks are equipped to test and install batteries at any location convenient to you – even in your own driveway. AAA members save $25 off the retail price of a new battery, and AAA batteries are guaranteed for up to 6 years.
Ready to get your battery tested free of charge? AAA will send a driver with state-of-the-art equipment designed for battery testing on the go.