Will a car have difficulty starting after being parked for two months?

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LeMatteo
07/29/25 9:50am
When a car is parked for two months, there are generally two possibilities: one is that the battery has power and can start; the other is that the battery is depleted and cannot start. It depends on whether the battery has power. If the battery is depleted, it needs to be recharged. If the car is not driven for a long time, it is best to start it once a month. A car battery is a consumable part. The more frequently a car is driven (especially for long distances), the longer the battery life will be. Conversely, cars that are frequently parked and undergo frequent discharge without sufficient charging will have a shorter battery life. Below are the relevant details: Reasons for difficulty starting: After a car has been parked for a long time, difficulty starting is due to a depleted battery. The main cause of battery depletion is the duration of battery usage. Typically, a car battery has a lifespan of two to three years. If it exceeds this period, the car is highly likely to experience battery depletion after being parked for just two or three days. Solutions: To prevent battery depletion in cars parked for extended periods, the best practice is to start the car regularly, allowing the car's built-in generator to recharge the battery.
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