What to Do When Your Car Battery Dies: Tips for Quick Recovery

Dealing with a dead car battery? It’s a headache, and can sometimes be tough to deal with, but not to fear. TOKUSHIMA is here to help. Here’s what you can do to get back on the road fast.

Here’s how to jumpstart your car battery safely.

If you’re at the park and your car won’t start, ask an adult for help. It is possible to jump start a car Automotive Battery using another car’s battery. Be very cautious, though, as electricity can be lethal if you don’t do it correctly.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to jump-start your car battery:

Get a set of jumper cables.

Ensure both cars are turned off and parked next to each other.

Attach one of the red clamps on the dead battery (+) positive terminal.

Connect the other red clamp to the positive (+) terminal on the donor battery.

Attach one black clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery.

Then attach the other black clamp to metal on your car that is not painted.

Now, try starting your car. If you’re unable to start, you might have to ask for roadside assistance.

Know when to call for help.

And if you’re unable to get your car jump-started yourself, tell an adult to call for roadside assistance. Someone will come and help start your car and keep you safe.

Arm yourself with a portable jump starter.

Make sure to be prepared for a dead battery by keeping a portable jump starter in your car. This is a little battery that can be used to start the car without the help of another car.

Take care of your battery.

To prevent your battery from dying altogether, get into the habit of checking it frequently. Have an adult check the car battery's fluid levels and clean away any corrosion. Drive your car frequently, too, in order to keep the battery charged.

If your battery is dying regularly, it may be time to get it replaced.

If your car battery still keeps dying despite these adjustments, you probably need a new battery. Have an adult drive your car to a mechanic to have the batteries car batteries tested. They might be able to help you determine if you need a new one.