Just checking with the mechanically inclined out there...if your car is jump started, and then you drive it for 30 minutes,

does it ALSO need to have its battery removed and charged with an electric house charger? That's what my friend says MUST be done, and he is making fun of me for believing that all I have to do is drive the car to charge the battery.

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Onestarlitnight

If the battery isn't holding a charge it could be worn out .. if you only drive for short periods and the battery keeps dying its probably time to change it.
A charger might extend its life for a few months ..

4meAndyou · F

@Onestarlitnight My battery is fine. I have only driven the car once since February, and I forgot to go down and run it to keep it charged.

Onestarlitnight

@4meAndyou
Letting it sit for so long can be an issue..
A good long drive might be a good idea to make sure it charges completely.

4meAndyou · F

@Onestarlitnight A mechanic once told me that a 40 to 45 minute drive would do it. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to drive to my friend's house.