There is no greater inconvenience than putting the key in the ignition and when you try to turn on the car, it doesn’t start due to a dead battery. In this case the only things you can do are to either call for roadside assistance or get a jumpstart from someone. However, there are preventative measures you can take to avoid this situation.

No matter what kind of battery you have, it is important to inspect the terminal connections periodically. You need to ensure that there is no tightness or corrosion.

If you realize that your car’s battery has corroded terminals, you should clean them off with a mixture of water and baking soda as well as a small brush.

In addition, you can look at the battery to see if there is any damage, leaks, or cracks. If you notice that any of these things are occurring, it is important to replace the battery immediately.

However, the time to save your battery is before there are signs of wear and tear. Unfortunately, there is not always a way to predict when your battery will fail. This is why it is very important to sign up with a roadside assistance program. However, if your headlights brighten when you rev the engine, your clock is noticeably slower, or your starter turns slow, you should have your engine examined by a professional because these signs may point to serious problems.