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.

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.

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.

Will AutoZone replace your battery? Yes! Go to the closest AutoZone store near you to get your battery tested for free. If the report shows that you have a bad battery, we'll help you find a new one.

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.

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.

An unsecured battery can move around inside a vehicle and if the positive and negative terminals come in contact with a piece of exposed metal, they can create a very dangerous situation that can include a very real fire hazard.

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.

Short trips drain your car battery, and if you never drive long enough for your alternator to recharge it, your car battery will grow weaker and weaker every time you start the engine. A full recharge protects your car battery. Leaving a car battery drained can damage it and make it more vulnerable to extreme cold.

Battery Limited Warranty

If a battery is found defective after the free replacement period but before the end of the warranty period on your receipt, a credit towards the purchase of a new battery shall be made upon its return to any AutoZone store.

Will AutoZone charge a bad battery? ›

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.

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 the battery fails the test, an AutoZoner will gladly help you find the right replacement.

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.

When your car sits, the battery still powers all of the memory stored for the various computer systems. While this battery drain may not seem like a lot, it adds up over time and may drain your battery to where it may not crank the engine.

It's also important to stay vigilant so that you don't let the battery drain consistently. This will weaken it and shorten its overall life.