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Drew Blankenship

Why Your Car Battery Fails So Soon After Replacement

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When I worked as a mechanic, many people would often come in frustrated, stating they’d just bought a new battery. So, why is it already dead? You might think you’ve gotten a defective battery, or if something more serious is wrong. In reality, batteries rarely die so quickly on their own. A lot of the time, there are other issues at play. Here are six reasons your battery might have died, even if you just bought it.

1. Loose or Corroded Battery Connections

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