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Originally Posted by lotsofmagnets
from experience (and working at a mechanicīs for a while) letting the battery run down is bad for the battery. he may have left lights on and had to jump the car. i agree with the overall concensus: heīs off the hook since you werenīt too specific but obviously you shouldnīt be loaning him the car again. if he asks why perhaps tell him honestly.
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Sure it's bad for the battery over time but not just once. I've been driving well for over 35 years, back when batteries were crap. Once won't kill it - even twice or even thrice. Anyone telling you otherwise is probably trying to sell you a battery!