Dead car battery this morning in Vancouver—any tips before I buy a new one?
Chris Grant · · 3 replies
Woke up to a dead battery on my 2014 Honda Civic. Tried jump-starting but it only worked temporarily. Battery’s about 5 years old. Is it worth testing it at Canadian Tire or just buy a new one? Also, how reliable are those low-cost batteries from Costco? Thanks!
Replies (3)
Nathan Walker ·
I’d get it tested first. Most Canadian Tire locations do a free battery test and will tell you if a replacement is necessary.
Kevin MacDonald ·
Costco batteries are decent, but check if they have the right cold cranking amps (CCA) for your climate. Vancouver winters can still be wet and chilly.
Liam Young ·
If jump start only worked briefly, probably time to replace. Batteries rarely come back from that state.