So how do Heritage Chrysler customers avoid this potential issue? Well, the easy answer is taking your vehicle in for a checkup before your road trip so service technicians can check--among other things--the quality of your battery. Long before that, though, there are a few signs you can look for that may indicate a battery is dying.
For example, if you put your key in the ignition but the engine cranks over more slowly than usual, that could be a sign your battery is dying. If you couple that with your electrical components doing weird things, it may be time to bring your vehicle in to get serviced whether the "check battery" light pops on or not.
If you want to look even closer, you can check for things like excessive crust on the battery, a swollen battery case, or even an odd, rotten egg smell, all of which could be symptoms of a dying battery.
Of course, if all else fails, just take your vehicle into a service technician here at Heritage Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Parkville, and we'll make sure the battery is checked and, if appropriate, replaced. That way your road trips (and daily driving routines) are not interrupted by a silly dead battery.