Is it safe to drive a car without fixing battery in place
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked by Utku on March 18, 2021
I was trying to change my battery but I overturned and broke the bolt that connects the rod to the frame which fixes the battery in place. Now I need someone to remove that broken bolt and give me a new bolt so that I can attach the rod.
I’m wondering if I can drive the car to a mechanic who will remove the broken bolt. Or can the battery move too much while driving and can this be dangerous? That is, should I call someone near the car instead?
One Answer
That looks pretty safe.
The main issue in some vehicles is that the battery can slide into an accessary pulley and grind a hole in the battery. Your AC and coolant lines are blocking that from happening.
I'd recommend using a bungee cord to strap it down.
Ideally you should fix the bracket, but a bungee cord, when properly applied, works great. They have been an effective tool throughout history for securing batteries.
Correct answer by the_storyteller on March 18, 2021
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