Austin summers often pass 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and heat wears batteries down faster than cold does. A battery older than 4 years is the most likely to fail. Test it every spring, before the heat arrives.
Five signs point to a weak battery: slow engine cranking, dim headlights, flickering dash lights, electrical glitches and a swollen battery case. Slow cranking comes first. When the engine takes longer than usual to start, the battery is losing strength.
A battery older than 4 years deserves a test even when it still starts the car. Many auto parts stores and repair shops test batteries for free.
A dead battery in a parking lot or driveway is a 10 to 15 minute job for a Marsh Towing technician. Call (737) 228-3221 and a technician brings a booster to your location in Austin.
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