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Although we are still in the midst of the fall season, winter is soon ahead, making now the perfect time to prepare our vehicles for cold, wintry weather commutes. One important responsibility is car battery maintenance. When the weather turns inclement, you do not want to be stuck on the side of the road all because a simple and highly-preventable auto part has failed. Before you are ever faced with such as dilemma, be sure your car\u2019s battery is in good condition. Not sure what to look for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to tell if it is time to replace your car battery, and what you should do if you are ever in a roadside emergency predicament in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old and Defective Car Batteries Show Symptoms<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Whether your car battery is old or defective, you will be able to spot the signs by simply taking a closer look. Here are the top indications that it is time to change your car battery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Car Battery Age \u2013<\/strong> How old is your car battery? Did you know that they are not designed to last long, which means that an old battery will soon be a dead battery? If your car battery is between 5 and 6 years old, you might be getting close to replacement time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Road Mileage \u2013<\/strong> How often to you drive your car? If you drive it a lot, or over long distances, you will need to replace your car battery much sooner than the average commuter. However, not driving much at all can also have the same effect. Driving charges car batteries, so if a car sits for long periods of time, the battery can atrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Engine Turn Over \u2013<\/strong> How many seconds does it take for your engine to start up after you turn the ignition key? This length of time can tell you how your car battery might be doing. If the engine starts to take longer, or seem to struggle, to turn over, then it might be a dying battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Signs to Look Out For:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Dimming Headlights and Interior Lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Headlights Brighten When the Engine is Revved<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Visible Corrosion on Battery Terminals and Cables<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⚠ Slowly Operating Power Windows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get 24 Hour Towing and Roadside Assistance in Central Indiana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call Zore\u2019s Inc. at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for friendly 24 hour towing and roadside assistance<\/a> in Central Indiana. We open a family-owned and operated business for 90 years, so you can trust us for prompt and professional service. We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, so our certified tow truck operators can be there for you anytime, any day! Request free estimates, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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