Posted on 3/15/2025
Why Does My Car Battery Keep Dying? | Seaside & Monterey Car Battery Help Nothing’s worse than getting into your car, turning the key (or pressing the start button), and… nothing. If you keep needing jump-starts, it’s time to find out why your car battery keeps dying. Whether you're commuting through Monterey, Seaside, Pacific Grove, or Carmel, CA, a weak or dead battery can leave you stranded. At Wayside Garage in Seaside, CA, we diagnose and fix battery issues so you don’t have to worry about your car failing when you need it most. Here’s what might be draining your battery and what you can do about it. 1. Your Battery is Old and Weak Car batteries don&rsqu ... read more
Posted on 3/5/2025
Why Won’t My Car Start? How to Prevent a Dead Battery It’s Monday. It’s raining. You have just enough time to get to work or school. You grab your keys, jump in the car, turn the ignition, and… Click. Click. Click. NO! Almost everyone has faced this dreaded moment—the culprit? Your car battery. Why does a dead battery always seem to strike when you need your car the most? While we can’t control bad timing, we can take steps to avoid—or at least limit—the chances of being stranded with a dead battery. Why Is Your Car Battery So Important? Whether you drive an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid, or a gas-powered car, your vehicle depends on a healthy battery ... read more