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How do I keep my car battery from freezing in North Dakota?

I just moved to North Dakota, and I'm worried about my car battery freezing. Are there any hacks to prevent this?

Eric Schad · Updated on Nov 4, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Keeping your car battery in tip-top condition in

isn’t always easy, especially when the temperatures drop to Arctic-like conditions.

While your car battery doesn’t technically freeze, the cold can prevent it from working properly. To eliminate this problem, follow these tips to keep your battery running strong:

Drive every day for at least 10 minutes to maintain a healthy charge on the battery

Park your car in a garage, if possible

Wrap your battery in a thermal blanket

Charge your battery regularly if you’re not driving

Have your battery tested regularly

If you follow these steps, you should be able to avoid your battery dying or failing to start your car.

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