As temperatures drop, your car battery has to work twice as hard. Many drivers are unaware that freezing conditions significantly drain a battery’s available power, making every engine start a struggle.
In fact, a battery can lose up to 30% of its cranking power on a freezing day compared to a mild 20°C. This is exactly why battery failures peak during the winter months, often leaving drivers stranded without warning.
The best way to prevent a winter breakdown is proactive maintenance. Check your batteries status indicator or look for signs that you should replace your battery, invest in a battery testing kit if you regularly work with batteries, or visit your local garage for a quick diagnostic check before the first frost hits.
