The following signs are indicative of when a new vehicle battery is needed, according to AAA:

• Your car has trouble starting or slow engine cranking.

• Your car can’t get going in cold weather or extreme heat. Cold weather especially can take a toll your battery.

• You need frequent jump-starts.

• Dashboard lights are flickering.

• Dim headlights.

• You notice a rotten egg smell.

• The battery case is disfigured.