Finally figured out how to avoid a dead battery at the airport

[lindsaykelly]

I'm heading home for a few weeks next month and have been stressing about leaving my car at Dubai Airport. A friend told me their battery died after just two weeks in long term parking, and I really don't want that to happen to me. I did some digging and found a guide that explains exactly why this happens, especially in our heat, and what you can do about it. It covers things like using a battery maintainer versus just disconnecting the terminals, and why some modern cars actually drain power faster when parked. Really helpful information if you're planning any travel. Explore this content if you want to avoid coming back to a nasty surprise.