Heat, not cold, kills batteries
Most people think winter kills car batteries, but heat does the real damage. High temperatures speed up the chemical reactions inside a battery, evaporating fluid and corroding internal plates. Winter just reveals the damage summer caused.
In North Texas, a typical battery lasts 2 to 4 years — compared to 5 or more in cooler climates.
Warning signs of a dying battery
Watch for these before you get stranded:
- Slow, labored cranking
- Dim headlights at idle
- Battery warning light
- Swollen or bulging battery case
- Corrosion on terminals
- Battery older than 3 years
How to extend battery life
Park in shade or a garage when possible, keep terminals clean, avoid lots of short trips, and have your battery tested every spring before the heat sets in.
Battery replacement at your location
We test your battery and charging system and install a new warranty-backed battery wherever your car is — home, work, or a parking lot — 24 hours a day.