A man is working on the car battery using the help of needle nosepliers.
CAR BATTERIES: WHY DON'T THEY LAST LONG IN FLORIDA? Although the Sunshine state's mild weather might look nice on the beach, it's not good for your vehicle. Many believe that colder weather is the most damaging to the lifespan of your battery however, in reality the heat is more damaging. In cooler climates, car batteries generally lasts for 5 years or more. In warmer climates it's just 3 years. Many Floridians don't realize the shorter lifespan of their batteries and are in a state of panic when their batteries fail before the 5 year mark. Here we'll explain the ways your car can be affected by extreme heat and proactive actions you can adopt to prolong its life. HOW THE HEAT AFFECTS YOUR CAR'S BATTERY An ideal temperature car batteries to operate at is between 77 and the temperature of 80°F. In Florida the state, we often have temperatures in the 90s. But what happens when temperatures get too hot? In lead-acid batteries that are commonly used...