Why would a car battery go out if the car hasn’t been used for a long time?

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Why would a car battery go out if the car hasn’t been used for a long time?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discharge

Batteries self-discharge over time, as the chemical reactions that generate the electricity slowly proceed even though you’re not drawing any power or using it. The typical car battery, a lead-acid battery, loses about 5% of its charger per month.

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