What to Do When Your Borgward Car Battery Dies?
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Ask a friend to come over with jumper cables and a car. Connect the positive terminals of both batteries together and the negative terminals together, then attempt to start the engine. Call the brand's 4S store or a repair shop for roadside assistance to help start your vehicle smoothly.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience driving a Borgward, I've encountered a dead battery several times, usually due to battery aging or forgetting to turn off the lights when parked. My advice is not to panic—find a friend's car to help jump-start yours by connecting positive to positive and negative to negative. After starting, drive for half an hour to recharge. It's also wise to regularly check the battery's lifespan at a 4S shop; typically, it should be replaced every 3-5 years to avoid such hassles. This is also a good opportunity to check if the alternator is functioning properly, as insufficient voltage can quickly drain the battery. Remember, avoid buying off-brand batteries—they're unreliable and may require rework, compromising driving safety. In short, prevention is better than a cure. I personally check the battery fluid level monthly to minimize surprises.