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I was trying to change my battery but I overturned and broke the bolt that connects the rod to the frame which fixes the battery in place. Now I need someone to remove that broken bolt and give me a new bolt so that I can attach the rod.

I'm wondering if I can drive the car to a mechanic who will remove the broken bolt. Or can the battery move too much while driving and can this be dangerous? That is, should I call someone near the car instead?

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    That looks pretty safe. The main issue in some vehicles is that the battery can slide into an accessary pulley and grind a hole in the battery. Your AC and coolant lines are blocking that from happening. I'd recommend using a bungee cord to strap it down, and forgetting about it. (Throughout history, a bungee cord has been a popular and fairly effective tool for securing batteries.)
    – the_storyteller
    Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 3:30
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    That's an answer @the_storyteller.
    – GdD
    Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 7:38
  • @the_storyteller You mean I can just use a bungee cord and not even bother with getting the broken bolt removed and fixing the rod on top of the battery?
    – Utku
    Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 12:55
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    Fix the broken bolt and put original bracket in place is best solution, anything else is temporary until you do a proper fix.
    – Moab
    Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 14:05
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    Seen batteries bounce against bungees and short on the hood - even explode... just do it properly.
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 14:15

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That looks pretty safe.

The main issue in some vehicles is that the battery can slide into an accessary pulley and grind a hole in the battery. Your AC and coolant lines are blocking that from happening.

I'd recommend using a bungee cord to strap it down.

Ideally you should fix the bracket, but a bungee cord, when properly applied, works great. They have been an effective tool throughout history for securing batteries.

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