Battery failure rarely happens without warning. Recognizing early signs can prevent you from being stranded in a parking lot or on the roadside.

## Five Warning Signs of a Failing Battery

1. Slow engine cranking when you start the car
2. Dim or flickering headlights and interior lights
3. Dashboard battery or charging system warning lights
4. Needing jump-starts more than once
5. Battery age over three years, especially in harsh climates

## Take Action Before It Fails

If you notice these warning signs, have the battery and charging system tested. Replacing a failing battery on your schedule is better than dealing with an emergency failure at the worst possible time.