Q: Electrical
I have had 2 new batteries in the past year. In warm weather the battery will keep a charge for about a week if not starting the car. Now that the weather is cold it only stays charged for a day or 2. How do I find what is draining the battery? My regular repair shop can't find the problem. Will the Buick dealership be able to find It?
My car has 58000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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