What To Do If My Car Battery Dies?

Unfortunately, a battery failure will happen to your Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC at one point during your ownership. Whether it is in your own driveway or unexpectedly at a rest stop, a failed battery causes distress, but our Greenfield service center is here to provide you with tips on what to do if your car battery has died. 

If your car battery has died, we recommend first trying to jump-start your car. To jump-start your car, follow these steps: 

• Start the engine with a working battery. Turn on the engine of a working car and pull it close to the vehicle with the dead battery

• Connect the batteries with jumper cables ( Positive (+/Red) to Positive (+/Red) and Negative (-/Black) to Negative (-/Black)

• Start the car. This could take a couple of minutes depending on how long your car's battery has been dead.

If your engine does not start, carefully disconnect the cables from both car batteries and call for professional help to tow your vehicle. After your tow, schedule your appointment with the Dellen Chevrolet Buick GMC service center and we will help replace your battery. 

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What Causes My Car Battery to Die?

Your vehicle's battery will not last forever. Specifically, your car's battery will only last from four to five years, but that is with proper maintenance. Reasons why your car, truck, or SUVs battery may die unexpectedly include:

• Headlights or interior lights left on
• Charging system failure
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Parasitic drain (when electricity is draining even when the vehicle is off)
• Corroded or loose battery terminal connections
• Poor or old condition
• Leaving your car parked for an extended amount of time

Scheduling a battery inspection twice a year without a service center keeps creates healthy routine maintenance habits and prolongs the battery life in your vehicle.

Warning Signs I Need to Replace My Car Battery

Other than obvious failure, there are warning signs that may point in the direction of a dying car battery. Some warning signs to look for in a depreciating battery include:

• Dim Headlights 
• Delayed Engine Crank
• Low Battery Fluid Level
• Excessive Corrosion
• Period of Time Since Last Battery Change/Inspection

Schedule Battery Replacement Service in Greenfield

When the battery in your Chevy, Buick, or GMC needs to be replaced, please schedule an appointment online as soon as possible. Also, be sure to browse through our available service specials to benefit you during your next scheduled appointment. 

If you have any questions or would like more information on our routine maintenance services, please feel free to contact us. Serving the Indianapolis and New Castle areas, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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