My morning is starting off with a dead car battery. Not a good sign.

[getagrip_already]

2. Batteries, like most things, are suffering from shrinkflation...

You pay the same, there is just less inside.

And with deregulation, there isn't a lot of checking on what the labels say vs what the product ends up being.

Do your research before buying, and expect to pay a little more for one that will last. Also, if it is a maintenance required battery, make sure to keep it topped off and charged. Follow guidelines for charging no matter what kind of battery it is.

Sorry, it will be expensive, but you have to drive and you can't have a flooded basement. You have furry mouths to feed.