Working on car electrical systems used to be easy. The battery simply provided power for the car’s starter motor when starting or to run the small number of accessories when the engine wasn’t running.

There are many types of car batteries. The most common are wet cell (lead-acid) and valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. According to the auto blog RepairSmith, the former requires frequent ...

You don’t want to wait until the day your car doesn’t start to begin researching replacement car batteries. Eventually, your car’s battery will run out of charge and needing a replacement is part of ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Your battery is one of the most critical parts of your car. It keeps things moving and is often a deciding factor ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

Steve Roth learned there might be something dangerous in his soil from a work crew behind his house. One day five years ago, he walked outside and found a group digging up dirt they said was ...

Hot weather increases demand for roadside assistance due to more frequent car breakdowns. Drivers should check tire pressure, fluid levels, battery, and cabin air filter regularly. Parking in shade ...