On average, car batteries last between 2-6 years depending on outdoor temperature, driving frequency, and overall use among other influences. While you can’t control some factors, like the environment, there are ways to maximize battery life for your area.

A few tips to maximize battery life: 

• Keep your battery clean
• Don’t leave your car unused for an extended period of time
• Don’t forget to shut off the interior lights and headlights when your car isn’t in use

Car battery testing and battery replacements are important because over time batteries will lose their ability to hold a charge, sometimes why will fail without warning. If you bring your car batteries in to get tested, your mechanic will check to see if your battery is starting to lose its charge and if it is time to replace it.