[KRM0614]

No the problem is either wiring or the battery.

[Red Rose]

Many people here are snowbirds, so their cars are in the garage all summer. It would be worse if you left your car in the driveway with the hot sun pounding on it. In the garage, you have shade. Either way, though, would probably affect your battery in the same way.

[chas39]

Originally Posted by paulat585

Hi, I'm establishing residency here. My car roadside service in Ohio cost $55 a year, but I hear it is more expensive in Florida. Any suggestions as to service providers to check out? I used AAA up north. Thanks!

I have AAA here is good plus you get 10% off the restaurant’s with it.

[John_W]

My Yamaha gas cart sits in the garage all day, in fact I only drive it one day a week, when I play a championship course. My first battery died at 4-1/2 years and my second battery I replaced at 4-1/2 years, it was still good but I didn't want to chance it. It uses 24F battery which I buy from Rural King in Leesburg for $55 plus tax. Heat hasn't really effected my golf cart battery.



BTW I have Kart Aide for $60 every two years, which is reasonable. I also have AAA at $66 a year from SS office. Good peace of mind.

[charlieboy]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

I'm from Dayton & had AAA Plus because that pays for a tow up to 100 miles from home. When I moved down here in 2007, I kept that plan because my sister lives near Orlando. Don't travel out of The Villages except to doctors' appts now so I downgraded to Classic. I just got my renewal notice for Feb 2021: $57. It's been money well spent as I found out that a car sitting in a very hot garage all day drains the battery. I have had to get one every 2-3 years vs 3-4 in Ohio. They send a pickup truck. I have been at home twice & once at Lowe's. I started buying their batteries because of the warranty, which I had to use once. BTW, you'll be transferring to the AAA South Club. Call the office in LSL to check prices for different levels. Their ph# is (352) 751-1888

Modern cars have several computers that are drawing on your battery all the time, even when the car is off (ABS, Ignition system, etc.). This is because there isn't time for them to boot up when you start your car and drive away. The result for a lot of Villagers is that the battery discharges more than usual because we drive our carts in place of the car a lot. A quick trip to the grocery store doesn't charge the battery to full. Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged as much as possible. This is a contributing factor to shorter battery life. Like another person posted; a battery tender may help.

[Nordhagen]

Have it on my auto policy,Nationwide, costs $1.90 for 6 months.

[logdog]

If you have a VISA credit card, you probably have roadside assistance as a card benefit. Service calls are usually under $70 with no annual fee. Check with your card provider.

[CocoPuff]

You might want to check with your other providers. We have Geico and they have great roadside service included. My credit card as well as our cell phone plan have roadside assist included as well.

[paulat585]

Originally Posted by matandch

Road Rangers patrol Florida interstate highways and give FREE roadside assistance. I had a blowout on I75 and was told by AAA 2 hr wait. RR found my in 30 minutes and changed my tire absolutely free of charge. Here’s a link: Frequently Asked Questions

Great info. Just put it in my phone. Thanks!

[Gulfcoast]

We get roadside assistance through our auto insurance policy but if we didn't we would definitely get AAA.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The inside of a garage rarely gets any hotter than the outside air temperature. Millions of cars around the world are continually exposed to higher temperatures than Florida garages. So, I think your reasoning about why your battery died is flawed.

That's what I was told by AAA when I questioned why my battery needed replacing the first time after living here only 2 years. I told him I thought cold weather was harder on batteries. Part of the problem might be because I drive the car so seldom here since I have a golf cart. Back in Ohio, I drove more, esp on I-75.

So, are you saying that changing batteries every 2-3 years is unusual for Florida?

[red tail]

If you have onstar you're probably covered.

[davem4616]

we've used AAA down here for 20 years.... batteries don't last as long down here in the summer heat, drove to the grocery store once in a 3 year old car, battery was dead as a door knob when we tried to leave