How Long Should My Car Battery Last?

This really is the question we would have all asked ourselves at least once. The frustration when you
go to start your car and it just doesn’t… So how long should a car battery last. On average a vehicle
battery should last approximately 4 years.

The lifespan of a battery can be longer if you take a few simple maintenance steps. Maintenance you
say, yes, a few little steps throughout the year can help to significantly extend a batteries life.
I hear you, what are they, let’s get into it…

Car Battery Tips: Use your vehicle

That’s it, as easy as using your car, driving it regularly is the best way to maintain battery charge.
Over time if a car is left stationary the battery will start to drain. So long drives, rather than the day-
to-day short trips, are a great way to recharge and extend your car battery life. So, plan your
Great Ocean Drive road trip asap!

Regular service

This should go without saying, but regularly servicing your vehicle is a great way to ensure that your
vehicle is operating at its best. Ensuring that your vehicle isn’t pulling any extra weight, is so
important. Car and battery performance are interlinked, so don’t leave too long between oil
changes.

Battery testing

Have your battery tested by your local car battery experts, this will ensure that the battery is fitted
well. Make sure there are no lose clamps, during the battery service your local technician can check
this for you. Vibrations from lose clamps can cause your battery to drain quickly.

Unfortunately there are a lot of things that are out of your control that will reduce the life of your
battery.