There is never a good time to find out that your battery is dead, but of course, it is always when you’re running late or on your way to work. But before you have a mental breakdown and start panicking, take a deep breath, Galles has got your back with some helpful information. There are several reasons your engine might be dead, some more serious than others but before you start worrying that your battery is shot and it’s going to cost you a lot to replace, take a peek below to see if it could be any of these reasons. If you find out that it is time to replace your battery, schedule a service appointment with us and we can get the correct battery needed for your vehicle and have your vehicle hitting the road in no time!

Human Error: Hey it happens we all make mistakes but to avoid having to deal with a dead car battery, make sure be extra vigilant before leaving your car. Make sure to double check your headlights, and make sure you’ve closed your doors and trunk all the way.

Parasitic Drain: This is caused by components in your vehicle continues to run after the key is turned off. Your battery is pretty strong, it has enough energy to keep things like the clock, radio presets, and security alarms operational at all times but if there’s an electrical problem, the parasitic drain may exceed what’s normal and drain the battery.

Bad Charging: If your charging system isn’t working properly your car battery could drain while you’re driving the car. If you think this could the issue causing your battery to die, a professional mechanic will be able to diagnose what’s causing the charging problems.

Defective Alternator Diode: An alternator is what recharges the battery and powers certain electrical systems if your alternator has a bad diode your battery can drain.

Old Battery: Old batteries are just that, old. They can be close to dying altogether and might have trouble holding a charge. This could be the case if you find that your car won’t start often. You are supposed to change your battery every 4-5 years so if you’re in that time frame and you’re experiencing issues with your battery, bring your car to a professional for a diagnosis.