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How long can a car battery sit unused?

Your car will be dead if you let it sit unused for more than 4 weeks — even less if it’s an older battery If we learned one thing during the pandemic, it’s that you can’t let your car battery sit unused for long periods and still expect it to start your car. Battery statistics show that battery replacement doubled during the pandemic and it was mostly caused by owners leaving their vehicles unused while they worked from home. A newer car battery can be permanently damaged if left unused … Read More


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