One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you as a car owner is when you go to start your engine and it fails to turn over. Immediately your mind starts going a million miles an hour trying to figure out what could possibly be wrong. Then you remember you’re late and you start getting angry and the whole situation is a mess. But before you start stressing, take a deep breath and relax because there are several reasons your engine might be failing and it doesn’t mean that you’ll be coughing up a ton money either. So prepare yourself in case you find yourself stranded with a dead battery, and check out the different reasons why your battery might be dead. If you find yourself in need of a new battery, be sure to schedule a service appointment with us and we can find the perfect battery for your vehicle and get your vehicle back on the road in no time!

Human Error: Hey it happens we all make mistakes but to avoid having to deal with a dead car make sure be extra vigilant before leaving your car. Make sure to double check your headlights, and make sure you’ve closed your doors and trunk all the way.

Parasitic Drain: This is caused by components in your vehicle continues to run after the key is turned off. Your battery is pretty strong, it has enough energy to keep things like the clock, radio presets, and security alarms operational at all times but if there’s an electrical problem, the parasitic drain may exceed what’s normal and drain the battery.

Bad Charging: if your charging system isn’t working properly your car battery could drain while you’re driving the car. If you think this could be the issue causing your battery to die, a professional mechanic will be able to diagnose what’s causing the charging problems.

Defective Alternator Diode: An alternator is what recharges the battery and powers certain electrical systems if your alternator has a bad diode your battery can drain.

Old Battery: Old batteries are just that, old. They can be close to dying altogether and might have trouble holding a charge. This could be the case if you find that your car won’t start often. You are supposed to change your battery every 4-5 years so if you’re in that time frame and you’re experiencing issues with your battery, bring your car to a professional for a diagnosis.