Autozone Battery Hold Down (2024)

FAQs

Is a car battery hold down necessary? ›

Battery Safety

A moving battery could get damaged from friction and hitting other parts. In some cases, it could even start a fire if the terminals make contact with a piece of exposed metal. Battery hold downs keep the battery snug and in place, preventing these scenarios.

Maybe you have a different name for it — base clamp, brace, “that thing that keeps my battery secure.” Whatever you call it, the battery hold-down keeps your battery from moving as your car goes up and down hills, around corners and through quick starts and panic stops.

Hit a pothole or go over some rough railroad tracks and an unsecured battery can literally bounce into the air and hit the underside of your hood or the inside of a fender. It only takes a very brief contact with those terminals for significant and expensive damage to occur.

You can get your battery charged for free at any AutoZone store. Does AutoZone recycle batteries? Yes, we do. It's part of our commitment to help the environment.

A lot can depend on what condition your car battery is in. If you know your car battery is relatively new and has been kept in good condition, it can probably sit unused for about two weeks before it goes flat, however in other cases a car battery can last between two weeks to four months.

Your battery could be 75% charged or 100% charged and still be at death's door, the same way a cracked glass can be full of water. A fully charged battery could also be so aged, so sulfated and so weak that it can only hold a little bit of power for a brief period of time.

A hold-down may also refer to clamping device used to anchor a pipe to a structural steel element or concrete floor or allow movement of the pipe in an axial direction. At the bottom, the hold down is connected to the concrete foundation or structural slab by an embedded or epoxied anchor bolt.

A hold-down or toggling clamp is a piece of equipment that is often used to hold items together or to keep them stable by exerting set pressure. It's a highly flexible piece of equipment, whether it's the common manual form or a motorized variant for heavy-duty tasks.

Those small points of contact often end up becoming super-heated by the electrical current and melt out. An even more dangerous and potentially catastrophic situation is possible if the terminals of an unsecured battery both come in contact with a metal surface, like the underside of the hood of a vehicle.

Defective charging system - A car battery drains quickly if something called the alternator on your charging system fails to push out enough voltage, ideally between 13.5 - 14.5 volts. In this case, the battery will continue to drain even while the car is running.

How long can I not drive my car before the battery dies? ›

Typically, your car can sit about four weeks to two months without driving before the battery dies. The reason your car can sit only for so long before it dies is the fact that your car battery is in use even when you're not behind the wheel.

AutoZone Warranty Length: Batteries

Automotive batteries are covered under the AutoZone warranty anywhere from 90 days to four years, depending on the battery brand. Non-automotive batteries are covered between 30 days and two years, depending on the brand.

If you're having car battery trouble, it's time to head to your local AutoZone for free battery testing. It's easy! An AutoZoner will test your battery while it's still in your vehicle. If the battery is discharged but still technically sound, we can charge up the battery so you can be on your way.

If you don't have a charger, the experts at AutoZone can assist you in selecting one. If you prefer not to work under the hood, you can bring your dead battery to an AutoZone store, where they will test and recharge it free of charge.

Ensure the Battery Is Secure and Properly Seated

A loose battery can cause vibrations that lead to internal damage and reduced lifespan. Make sure your battery is securely fastened in its tray. Check the brackets and clamps holding the battery in place.

If your car, particularly the battery, is new and in good condition, the charge will last about two weeks without needing to start the vehicle. But the general recommendation is to turn the ignition on for 15 minutes once a week to ensure a proper recharge.

Disconnecting a car battery helps prevent electrical systems like a clock or an onboard equipment/computer system from draining it. If a vehicle and its battery are left unattended for a long period, probably a month, then it might result in the damage of the battery and could even introduce the need for a replacement.

For The Car Owner

WCar batteries usually last for about three to four years—but leaving your car sitting for far too long hastens the decay. Note that this rule of thumb isn't universal. Some vehicles require one of the fuses to be removed for extended storage.