Is it safe to change a car battery in the rain?

Auto parts store would not do free installation to replace battery bc it was drizzling. As the guy ate his food at the counter he said he could get electrocuted so I didn't push it. Then they charged me $20 extra bc I wasn't letting them install it. Was he lying and lazy, or telling the truth? read more

Yes it’s perfectly safe to change your battery in the rain. You will not get electrocuted. Whilst car batteries can deliver high currents, their voltage is only 12v (approx). read more

Update: dead car battery removed in the rain! Now I just have to get to the auto parts store to get a new battery and install the new one. I know this is not a big deal for some people. read more

Let's say you are driving home from a party or a sporting event. It's pouring rain and, as you drive home, your car battery dies. While you'd probably be better off waiting for the rain to stop, if you are in a bind you can, technically, charge your battery in the rain. read more