A mechanic quickly figured out why this Honda Accord wasn’t starting up moments after popping up the hood and seeing the battery.

In the Facebook Reel, car repost account @justrolledin shares what exactly happened to the battery and left viewers shocked. 

The Facebook Reel went viral and has generated over 244,000 views as of this writing.

By using the iconic “customer states” tagline utilized by @justrolledin, the mechanic begins with it.

“Customer states car wouldn’t start this morning,” the mechanic starts.

After popping open the hood, it is clear why it didn’t start. The battery is deteriorated, fried, and cooked. The wires are corroded, and part of the battery is missing entirely. 

“Yeah. I bet, my guy,” the mechanic yells in disbelief. 

The mechanic reveals how you can directly see through the hole of the battery. At the bottom is a puddle of liquid. 

“It’s still got the water in it. You can see the water in it,” the mechanic showcases.

What’s even more surprising is seeing where the Honda was parked at the mechanic shop.

“Everybody was so scared of this thing. They parked it all the way out here,” he shares.

The Honda was parked in the middle of a grass field and isolated far away from other cars. While the reaction and parking location is comical, driving with a battery like this is concerning. 

How Long Do Car Batteries Last?

Many viewers chimed in to add some humorous remarks about this deteriorated battery. 

“Now introducing the 2026 Honda Chernobyl,” one Facebook user shared. 

“Thermonuclear meltdown LOL,” another added. 

While one mechanic went to clarify that the liquid inside the battery wasn’t water. 

“Yea. That’s not water,” one commented.

“Yeah definitely battery acid but also water,” another replied. 

One of the top commenters questioned how this is even possible. 

“How does that even happen?” one Facebook user asked. 

“Super old battery. Happened with one of my customers, the battery was almost 15 years old,” another replied. 

“Old batteries almost always do something like this. You’re supposed to get your battery checked every year, and change for sure every 5. Just because you got lucky, doesn’t mean that’s not typically the cause,” a further user shared.

Typically, batteries have an average shelf life of three to five years. 

Climate, usage, and type of battery can impact the longevity of the battery. In general, three to five years is expected. Mechanics on Reddit have also agreed this is accurate.  

The Dangers Of Driving With An Old Battery

Dealing with a dead battery is never fun. The chance of being stranded and needing a jump increases as the battery gets older. As mentioned, batteries will usually last between three to five years — so anything beyond that is rolling the dice. 

The older batteries get, the more they will naturally deteriorate. When this happens, they lose their ability to hold a charge. 

AutoZone reports if any of these signs occur, your battery may be on its last leg. If your vehicle experiences slow start up, no radio, dim headlights, swollen battery size, odd smell, engine dies moments after starting up, check engine flashes, or the battery is simply old — any of these signs means a replacement battery is needed sooner than later. 

Ignoring these signs can potentially lead to dangerous scenarios. In addition to getting stuck or stranded, it can become a serious safety hazard. Old batteries can experience electrical failures, acid leaks, or even explode, making it a major safety hazard.

This is probably why the Honda was parked far away from the other cars in the Facebook Reel.

So if your battery is getting on the older side, it’s best to get a new one and replace it. Most batteries will cost between $100 to $220 on average. It’s better to replace your battery than deal with the potential of getting stranded or, worst case, an explosion. 

MotorBiscuit has contacted @justrolledin via Instagram and Facebook direct message.