A car can't run if its battery has died. While a good battery typically last for years, they do degrade with time and can stop working.
Luckily there are some solid signs you can look for to tell when your battery's on its last legs:
- When you look at the battery, its casing is swollen, and it smells bad.
- The headlights and horn are weaker than they used to be.
- The car turns over more slowly when you try to start it.
- The check engine light turns on and stays on.
Even though you can often jump off a battery to get the car started, a failing battery requires replacement. Call Ford Lincoln in Columbia, TN today and schedule an appointment with our service center. They can perform an inspection of your battery, determine what's wrong with it and replace it, if needed.